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HomeEducation CodeCh. 5§ 22310 Unclaimed Benefits Return

§ 22310 Unclaimed Benefits Return

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§ 22310 Unclaimed Benefits Return

Key Takeaways

  • •If they can't find you to give you your retirement money, it goes back into the fund until they find you.
  • •They will keep trying to find you in good faith.
  • •Your money will keep growing with interest while it waits.

Example

You move to a new house and forget to tell your retirement fund your new address.

If they can't find you to send your retirement check, the money goes back into the fund. They will keep trying to find you, and your money will keep earning interest until they do.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 22310 Unclaimed Benefits Return

(a) If a benefit or refund cannot be paid because, after a good faith effort, the member or beneficiary cannot be located, the amount payable shall be returned to the retirement fund until the time the party entitled to payment is located. (b) Interest shall continue to accrue on the accumulated contributions pursuant to this part. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 634, Sec. 73. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

benefit or refundgood faith effortretirement fundaccumulated contributions

Related Statutes

  • § 24606 Unclaimed Retirement Funds Handling
  • § 22304 Retirement Plan Administrative Costs
  • § 22307 Retirement Fund Disbursement Authority
  • § 22309 Annual Member Account Statements
  • § 10400 Community Education Partnerships

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 22310.
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