### Question
How is the term pension and other retirement benefits defined?


### Answer
The term **pension and other retirement benefits** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3020e* as the following:

> private, civil service, and other public pensions and retirement benefits, including benefits provided under—


(A) the Social Security program under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3020e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER II-ADMINISTRATION ON AGING**

