Massachusetts § 98 - Advance payments, period of processing application

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 98 — Advance payments, period of processing application, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 98. Advance payments, period of processing application

Section 98. The state treasurer may make advance payments in an amount not to exceed any retirement allowance actually due to employees of the commonwealth who are eligible for, and who have filed application for, retirement, during such period as is necessary for the processing of such application for retirement. The said treasurer shall make rules and regulations governing such payment.

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

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 98 cover?

Section 98 ("Advance payments, period of processing application") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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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