§ 20.1 Definitions
§ 20.2 Funding
§ 20.3 Qualifications
§ 20.4 Retirement benefits
§ 20.5 Survivor benefits
§ 20.6 COLA
§ 20.7 Waiver
§ 20.8 Effect on other benefits
§ 20.9 Application procedure

Terms Used In 22 CFR Part 20 - Benefits for Certain Former Spouses

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.