§ 21257 Retirement Benefits Protection

Government Code·California

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Key Takeaways

•If you get money from this retirement system after August 4, 1943, it won’t change because of workers’ comp payments.
•Workers’ comp money you get doesn’t affect your retirement benefits from this system.
•This rule has been in place since January 1, 1996.

Example

A retired firefighter gets workers’ comp for an old injury.

The workers’ comp money won’t reduce their retirement pay from this system.

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§ 21257 Retirement Benefits Protection

The benefits payable after August 4, 1943 under this system shall not be modified on account of any amounts paid to a retired member or beneficiary under Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 379, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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benefits payable retired member beneficiary Division 4 of the Labor Code

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 21257.

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