### Question
How is the "phased retirement status" defined?


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

> that a phased retiree is concurrently employed in phased employment and eligible to receive a phased retirement annuity

#### 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**

