Utah § 49-14-505 - Benefits for surviving spouse under Division A or Division B.

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§ 49-14-505. Benefits for surviving spouse under Division A or Division B.

Effective 5/10/2016
49-14-505.  Benefits for surviving spouse under Division A or Division B.
     The surviving spouse, if eligible, shall receive a benefit computed under either Division A or Division B, whichever provides the larger benefit, but may not receive a benefit under both divisions if it would result in a duplicate benefit.

Amended by Chapter 84, 2016 General Session

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

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