California § 26902 - A disability benefit under this part shall become payable only upon determination

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§ 26902. A disability benefit under this part shall become payable only upon determination

(a) A disability benefit under this part shall become payable only upon determination by the board that the participant has a total and permanent disability. The board shall require current relevant medical reports by licensed practitioners, including the report of the treating physician, and may make any inquiries necessary to the determination of total and permanent disability. Failure of the participant, or the participant’s guardian or conservator, to provide any documents, complete any forms, or respond to any questions from the board within 45 days of the request may be cause for rejection of the application. (b) Upon determination by the board that the participant does not have a total and permanent disability, the application for disability benefit, and any designation of beneficiary for the benefit, shall be automatically canceled.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 26902 cover?

Section 26902 ("A disability benefit under this part shall become payable only upon determination") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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