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5 U.S.C. 8403: Relationship to the Social Security ActText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 5-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEESCHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM
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§8403. Relationship to the Social Security Act

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the benefits payable under the System are in addition to the benefits payable under the Social Security Act.

(Added Pub. L. 99–335, title I, § 101(a) , June 6, 1986 , 100 Stat. 522 .)

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The Social Security Act, referred to in text, is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620, which is classified generally to chapter 7 (§ 301 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.