### Question
How is the term phased retirement status defined?


### Answer
The term **phased retirement status** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 8336a* as the following:

> that a phased retiree is concurrently employed in phased employment and eligible to receive a phased retirement annuity

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

