Illinois § 12-123.1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-123.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-123.1.
Surviving spouse. Surviving spouse: The spouse of an active employee on the date of the employee's death; the spouse of an inactive member on the date of separation from park service, unless the member has subsequent service with another pension fund or retirement system under the Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act and elects to receive a retirement annuity calculated under that Act; the spouse of an annuitant on the date of retirement. If the marriage terminates after the inactive member separates from service or the member retires, the former spouse is no longer eligible for benefits as the surviving spouse. The term "widow" means "surviving spouse" for the purposes of this Article. (Source: P.A. 87-1265.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 12-123.1
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-123.1 cover?
Section 12-123.1 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. 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 Illinois § 12-123.1?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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