### Question
How does the law define phased retirement period?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 8412a*, **phased retirement period** is defined as:

> 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. § 8412a*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER II-BASIC ANNUITY**

