Arizona § 38-890 - Pensions; commencement and duration
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-890 — Pensions; commencement and duration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-890. Pensions; commencement and duration
A. A normal retirement pension, an accidental disability pension, a total and permanent disability pension or an ordinary disability pension commences on the first day of the calendar month next following the member's date of retirement. A survivor pension commences on the first day of the calendar month next following the month in which the death causing payment of the pension occurs.
B. Termination of payment of a pension occurs at the end of the calendar month in which the event causing the termination occurred. The payment shall be made for the full month of termination.
C. A change in the amount of a pension occurs on the first day of the calendar month next following the date of the event causing the change.
D. The plan shall make payments pursuant to section 401(a)(9) of the internal revenue code and the regulations that are issued under that section. Notwithstanding any other provision of the plan, beginning January 1, 1987 payment of benefits to a member shall commence not later than April 1 of the calendar year following the later of:
1. The calendar year in which the member attains seventy-two years of age.
2. The date the member terminates employment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 38-890
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-890 cover?
Section 38-890 ("Pensions; commencement and duration") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 38-890?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-890" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 38-890 apply to my situation?
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