New York § 1205 - 1205Recalculation of benefits
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 1205 — 1205Recalculation of benefits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1205. 1205Recalculation of benefits
§ 1205. Recalculation of benefits. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any member who has joined the retirement system pursuant to the provisions of article fourteen of this chapter on or after July first, two thousand nine may elect to have his or her retirement benefits calculated pursuant to this article by filing within one hundred twenty days of the effective date of this section a request for such calculation with the retirement system in the form and manner prescribed by the state comptroller.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 1205
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 1205 cover?
Section 1205 ("1205Recalculation of benefits") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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