Montana § 19-3-1201 - Eligibility For Death Payments
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 19-3-1201 — Eligibility For Death Payments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-3-1201. Eligibility For Death Payments
Eligibility for death payments. Upon receipt of a written application filed with the board by a designated beneficiary, the board shall grant a death payment to the designated beneficiary of any member who dies: (1) while in service; (2) while a recipient of a disability retirement benefit, if the benefit has been in effect less than 6 months; (3) while disabled, if the member has been continuously disabled since discontinuance of the member's service but is not receiving a disability retirement benefit; or (4) while an inactive member.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 19-3-1201
What does Montana Code Annotated § 19-3-1201 cover?
Section 19-3-1201 ("Eligibility For Death Payments") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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 Montana § 19-3-1201?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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