### Question
Can you define what nonforfeitable account balance means?


### Answer
**Nonforfeitable account balance** is defined as the following in *5 U.S.C. § 8401*:

> any amounts in an account, established and maintained under subchapter III, which are nonforfeitable (as determined under section 8432(g))

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8401*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&rsquo; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

