Minnesota § 356.638 - MILITARY SERVICE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 356.638 — MILITARY SERVICE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 356.638. MILITARY SERVICE
A covered retirement plan as defined in section 356.633, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), must require contributions and provide benefits, including death and disability benefits under section 401(a)(37) of the Internal Revenue Code, and service credit with respect to qualified military service according to section 414(u) of the Internal Revenue Code. If a member dies while the member is performing qualified military service as defined in United States Code, title 38, chapter 43, to the extent required by section 401(a)(37) of the Internal Revenue Code, survivors of the member are entitled to any additional benefits that the covered retirement plan would have provided if the member had resumed employment and then died, including but not limited to accelerated vesting or survivor benefits that are contingent on the member's death while employed. A deceased member's period of qualified military service must be counted for vesting purposes.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 356.638
What does Minnesota Statutes § 356.638 cover?
Section 356.638 ("MILITARY SERVICE") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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 Minnesota § 356.638?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 356.638" (Minnesota). 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 Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 356.638 apply to my situation?
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