### Question
How is the "retired member of the uniformed services" defined?


### Answer
The term **retired member of the uniformed services** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 9001* as follows -

> a member or former member of the uniformed services entitled to retired or retainer pay, including a member or former member retired under chapter 1223 of title 10 who has attained the age of 60 and who satisfies such eligibility requirements as the Office of Personnel Management prescribes under section 9008

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9001*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 90-LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE**

