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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 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 (RRB) is seeking feedback on their Information Collection Request (ICR) related to unemployment benefits under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. The ICR describes how they determine if a claimant is available for work, which affects eligibility for unemployment benefits. The RRB invites public comments on whether their forms and processes are effective and if any improvements can be made. Comments should be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication date.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on its proposed data collections linked to the administration of Medicare for those in the railroad retirement system. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, which aims to ensure efficient use of information collection. The RRB plans updates to several forms, such as Forms AA-6, AA-7, AA-8, and RL-311-F, making them more comprehensive and user-friendly. Additionally, two new forms, AA-23 and AA-24, have been introduced to better assess eligibility for Medicare enrollments under specific conditions. Written comments must be submitted within 60 days.

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 (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 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.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on their proposed data collection regarding student beneficiary monitoring. This data collection is needed to determine if students aged 18 to 19 are entitled to certain benefits if they are attending school full-time. The RRB uses specific forms to verify school attendance but does not propose any changes to these forms. Comments must be submitted within 60 days of the notice's publication.

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 (RRB) is seeking public comments on a new Information Collection Request (ICR) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. The ICR involves collecting information to determine a child's eligibility for annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act, based on dependency on a railway employee. Changes have been proposed to improve Form G-139, which is used to gather financial details necessary to assess this dependency. Comments can be submitted online or via email to the listed contact, Brian Foster, within 30 days of the notice's publication.