### Question
How does FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&apos; RETIREMENT SYSTEM define phased retirement percentage?


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

> the percentage which, when added to the working percentage for a phased retiree, produces a sum of 100 percent

#### 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**

