Oklahoma § 74-916.2 - Time for claiming death benefit, unpaid accumulated
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 74-916.2 — Time for claiming death benefit, unpaid accumulated, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74-916.2. Time for claiming death benefit, unpaid accumulated
contributions or final monthly benefit.
All claims for payment of the death benefit, unpaid accumulated
contributions of a deceased member or the final monthly benefit must
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 74. State Government
be made within three (3) years of the date of death of the member.
If no claim is made within three (3) years, payment of these monies
shall no longer be due and all such monies shall be forfeited to the
System in the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement Fund.
Added by Laws 1993, c. 322, § 25, emerg. eff. June 7, 1993.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 74-916.2
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 74-916.2 cover?
Section 74-916.2 ("Time for claiming death benefit, unpaid accumulated") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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