### Question
How does the law define full retirement status?


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

> that a phased retiree has ceased employment and is entitled, upon application, to a composite retirement annuity

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

