### Question
What is the definition of qualified railroad retirement beneficiary?


### Answer
The definition of **qualified railroad retirement beneficiary** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 426*:

> an individual whose name has been certified to the Secretary by the Railroad Retirement Board under section 231f(d) of title 45. An individual shall cease to be a qualified railroad retirement beneficiary at the close of the month preceding the month which is certified by the Railroad Retirement Board as the month in which he ceased to meet the requirements of section 231f(d) of title 45

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 426*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

