### Question
How does AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS define retirement system?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 418*, **retirement system** is defined as:

> a pension, annuity, retirement, or similar fund or system established by a State or by a political subdivision thereof

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 418*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

