What Effect Will My PERA Pension Have On My Railroad Widow's Benefits?
Hello,
My husband passed away from cancer when he was 47. I'm now going to be 57 in December. I've worked for local school district for 32 years and can retire at anytime. At this time, I would receive $2,900 from PERA. The railroad retirement office said that at age 60, I can receive $263.00 in tier two payments but cannot receive tier one. So because I have worked I'm not able to collect anymore that $263 because my retirement is more than what my husbands retirement would be.