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Life · Chapter 12 · Coverage & Eligibility

Workers NOT Covered by Social Security

Definition
Most federal employees hired before 1984 (Civil Service Retirement) · about 25% of state/local government workers who elect a state pension instead · railroad workers (separate Railroad Retirement program).
Exam tip
Covered ≠ eligible — paying FICA makes you covered, but each benefit still has its own requirements.
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