### Question
What does beneficiary mean?


### Answer
**Beneficiary** has the following meaning in *5 U.S.C. § 8471*:

> an individual (other than a participant) entitled to payment from the Thrift Savings Fund under subchapter III of this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8471*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&apos; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER VII-FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM**

