U.S. Railroad Retirement Board – Chicago, IL

U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)

The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is an independent federal agency headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It administers comprehensive retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefit programs for the nation’s railroad workers and their families. The agency’s headquarters is located in the William O. Lipinski Federal Building, serving as the central administrative hub for railroad benefits across the country.

Key Programs

• Retirement and Survivor Benefits: Processing and payment of annuities to retired railroad employees and their spouses.
• Unemployment and Sickness: Administration of benefits for qualified railroad workers who are unemployed or unable to work due to illness.
• Medicare Administration: Handling Medicare enrollment and premium collection for railroad beneficiaries.

Visitor Policy

Access to the RRB headquarters and field office is strictly by appointment only. The facility maintains high-level federal security. Visitors are strongly encouraged to handle business via phone or the online portal whenever possible. Those with scheduled appointments must present valid government identification and pass through security screening.