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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Pt. 3Ch. 13Art. 1§ 21260 Small Allowance Lump Sum

§ 21260 Small Allowance Lump Sum

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§ 21260 Small Allowance Lump Sum

Key Takeaways

  • •If your monthly payment is less than $10, you can choose to get all the money at once instead.
  • •You have 90 days to decide after you're told about this choice.
  • •Once you take the one-time payment, you won't get any more money later.

Example

If your monthly payment from a work benefit is $5, you can choose to get all the money now instead of waiting each month.

The law lets you take a one-time payment if your monthly amount is small (less than $10). You have 90 days to decide, and after you take the money, you won't get any more payments.

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

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§ 21260 Small Allowance Lump Sum

In lieu of receiving a monthly allowance that is less than ten dollars ($10) per month, the beneficiary or survivor entitled to the allowance may elect to receive the actuarial equivalent of the monthly allowance in one payment. Payment of the actuarial equivalent amount pursuant to that election discharges this system from all further liability for the allowance otherwise payable. The beneficiary or survivor may make the election provided by this section within 90 days from the date this system notifies him or her of the right to make the election. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 379, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

monthly allowanceactuarial equivalentlump sum payment90 days

Related Statutes

  • § 21250 Pension Payment Installments
  • § 21251 Emergency Benefit Payment Account
  • § 21251.13 Pension Funding Implementation Conditions
  • § 21251.15 Retirement Allowance After Account Division
  • § 21252 Retirement Application Deadlines

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 21260.
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