Utah § 49-15-506 - Benefits payable upon death of active or inactive member without spouse or minor children.
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§ 49-15-506. Benefits payable upon death of active or inactive member without spouse or minor children.
49-15-506. Benefits payable upon death of active or inactive member without spouse or minor children.
If an active or inactive member dies and at the time of death the member does not have a surviving spouse or minor children, the benefit payable to a designated beneficiary is a refund of the member's member contributions or $500, whichever is larger.
Amended by Chapter 84, 2016 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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