### Question
How is the "phased retiree" defined?


### Answer
The term **phased retiree** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 8412a* as follows -

> a retirement-eligible employee who—


(A) makes an election under subsection (b)

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8412a*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER II-BASIC ANNUITY**

