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The Railroad Retirement Board is holding a public meeting on January 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. People who want to join the meeting need to send a request to the Board's Secretary at least 24 hours before to get dial-in instructions, using the email SecretarytotheBoard@rrb.gov. Topics up for discussion include updates from the Office of Legislative Affairs and the Bureau of Field Service, as well as next steps for a website survey. For more details, individuals can contact Stephanie Hillyard, the Secretary to the Board, at (312) 751-4920.

The Railroad Retirement Board announced the 2025 annual adjustments to civil monetary penalties due to inflation, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. The adjustments are based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) increase of 1.02598% from October 2023 to October 2024. As a result, the maximum penalty under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act is now $14,308, while the penalties under the False Claims Act range from $14,308 to $28,618. These changes take effect on January 13, 2025.

The Railroad Retirement Board has announced the members of its Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board. This board is responsible for overseeing the evaluation of performance appraisals for Senior Executive Service members within the organization. The appointed members include Shawna Weekley, Keith Sartain, Mark Blythe, and Ana Kocur as an alternate member. These appointments became effective on the date of the notice's publication.

The Actuarial Advisory Committee of the Railroad Retirement Board will hold a virtual public meeting on April 22, 2025. The meeting will discuss the assumptions for the 2025 Annual Report on the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and the Railroad Retirement Solvency Act of 1983. Attendees can join the meeting by contacting Patricia Pruitt via email. Both the report on recommended assumptions and the meeting details will be shared prior to the meeting date.

The Railroad Retirement Board has announced updates to the fines for civil penalties to adjust for inflation, as mandated by a law from 2015. These adjustments are based on a calculation that compares changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) over the past year. For 2021, this resulted in an approximate 1.01% increase in penalties, which means certain fines under acts like the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act and the False Claims Act have increased slightly. These changes take effect from January 11, 2021.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on proposed changes to its information collection for enrolling beneficiaries in the Medicare program, as administered under the Railroad Retirement Act. The proposed revisions include updates to existing forms and the introduction of new forms to better determine eligibility for Medicare enrollment and special enrollment periods. The RRB aims to enhance the clarity and utility of the collected information while minimizing paperwork burdens. Public comments on these changes should be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) updated its rules to recognize more types of medical professionals as acceptable sources of evidence in disability claims. This change aligns with updates from the Social Security Administration and reflects changes in how healthcare is delivered. New additions include licensed school psychologists, podiatrists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants/associates. Public comments generally supported these updates, and the RRB made adjustments based on feedback, like recognizing both "physician assistant" and "physician associate" titles.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on their proposed changes to several forms related to the collection of information on annuities for employees, survivors, and individuals with disabilities under the Railroad Retirement Act. These changes include updates to the instructions and questions on the forms, aimed at improving clarity and ensuring the information accurately reflects the applicants' current situations, such as daily activities and work history. The RRB encourages feedback on the practical use of these forms and ways to reduce the paperwork burden on respondents. Comments should be sent to the Board or the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Railroad Retirement Board has announced a public meeting on April 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will cover updates on legislation and the budget from the Office of Legislative Affairs. Members of the public who want to attend must request dial-in information by emailing SecretarytotheBoard@rrb.gov at least 24 hours in advance. For more details, interested individuals can contact Stephanie Hillyard, the Secretary to the Board, at (312) 751-4920.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public feedback on its data collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are focusing on two information collections: the RUIA Claims Notification and Verification System and the Request for Internet Services. The first involves notifying employers about claims for unemployment or sickness benefits, allowing them to provide necessary information, while the latter enables electronic business transactions with the RRB using a PIN/Password system. The RRB plans to improve these processes, specifically by replacing older electronic data systems with secure File Transfer Protocols and invites comments within 60 days.