Delaware § 5617 - Increases in pensions.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 5617 — Increases in pensions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5617. Increases in pensions.
Any monthly service or disability pension which became effective before January 1, 1979, and is payable on July 23, 1982, and any survivor pension based on a former service or disability pension that was effective prior to January 1, 1979, shall be increased effective July 1, 1982, in accordance with the following schedule:
| Year Service or Disability | Percent Increase in Pension | |
| Pension Becomes Effective | Effective 7/1/82 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 5617
What does Delaware Code § 5617 cover?
Section 5617 ("Increases in pensions.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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