20 CFR 220.38
§ 220.38 When a widow(er)'s disability determination is governed by the regulations of the Social Security Administration.
United States · 20 CFR — Employees' Benefits · Status: effective
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- 20 CFR 220.38, § 220.38 When a widow(er)'s disability determination is governed by the regulations of the Social Security Administration, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/77224
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In order to receive an annuity based upon disability, a widow(er) must be found disabled under the Railroad Retirement Act. However, in addition to this determination, the widow(er) must be found disabled under the Social Security Act in order to qualify for early Medicare based upon disability.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.