### Question
How is the term benefit computation year defined?


### Answer
The term **benefit computation year** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 8421* as the following:

> 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&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER II-BASIC ANNUITY**

