The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is an independent agency in the Executive Branch of the U.S. federal government. Established in 1935, it administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits for railroad workers and their families. The RRB serves roughly 600,000 beneficiaries and pays over $12 billion in benefits annually. Its primary function is to coordinate with the Social Security Administration to ensure that railroad employees receive the appropriate level of benefits based on their work history and earnings. In addition to benefit administration, the RRB also administers a Medicare program for railroad workers and their families. Furthermore, the agency is responsible for managing the Railroad Unemployment Insurance program, which provides benefits for unemployed railroad workers. The RRB is governed by a three-member Board, each appointed by the President of the United State and confirmed by the Senate. The Board is responsible for directing the agency’s policy and operations, while day-to-day management is carried out by the agency’s executive director and staff. The RRB is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with field offices located throughout the United States. The agency maintains a website with information for both current and retired railroad workers, with resources on retirement planning, benefit information, and more.