### Question
How does BASIC ANNUITY define benefit computation year?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 8421*, **benefit computation year** is defined as:

> provided in section 215(b)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act;

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8421*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&apos; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER II-BASIC ANNUITY**

