### Question
How does the law define composite retirement annuity?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 8412a*, **composite retirement annuity** is defined as:

> the annuity computed when a phased retiree attains full retirement status

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8412a*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER II-BASIC ANNUITY**

