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


### Answer
The term **phased retirement period** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 8336a* as follows -

> the period beginning on the date on which an individual becomes entitled to receive a phased retirement annuity and ending on the date on which the individual dies or separates from phased employment

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8336a*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 83-RETIREMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT**

