### Question
How does RETIREMENT define phased retiree?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 8336a*, **phased retiree** is defined as:

> a retirement-eligible employee who—


(A) makes an election under subsection (b)

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8336a*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 83-RETIREMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT**

