### Question
How is the "pension and other retirement benefits" defined?


### Answer
The term **pension and other retirement benefits** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3035r* as follows -

> private, civil service, and other public pensions and retirement benefits, including benefits provided under—


(A) the Social Security program under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3035r*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER IV-TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND DISCRETIONARY PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS > Part B-Research, Demonstrations, and Other Activities**

