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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 1Pt. 13Ch. 29§ 24404 Survivor Benefit Adjustments

§ 24404 Survivor Benefit Adjustments

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§ 24404 Survivor Benefit Adjustments

Key Takeaways

  • •Some people who were getting survivor benefits before July 1, 1973, got a raise in their monthly payments.
  • •If someone was getting $90 a month, they now get $105. If they were getting $180, they now get $210. If they were getting $250, they now get $295.
  • •These new amounts started on July 1, 1973, and get a small increase every year starting September 1, 1974.

Example

Imagine your grandma was getting $90 every month because her husband passed away and left her some money from his work.

Because of this law, her monthly payment went up to $105 starting in July 1973. Every year after September 1974, her payment gets a little bigger to help with living costs.

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

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§ 24404 Survivor Benefit Adjustments

(a) Effective July 1, 1973, the benefits of persons eligible for survivor benefits pursuant to former Section 14186 as it read on June 30, 1972, shall be increased as follows: (1) Those eligible for ninety dollars ($90) per month shall be increased to one hundred five dollars ($105) per month. (2) Those eligible for one hundred eighty dollars ($180) per month shall be increased to two hundred ten dollars ($210) per month. (3) Those eligible for two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per month shall be increased to two hundred ninety-five dollars ($295) per month. (b) These benefits shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 22140 and 24403 with the first annual improvement to occur on September 1, 1974, and annually thereafter. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 803, Sec. 23. Effective January 1, 2002.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

survivor benefitsformer Section 14186Sections 22140 and 24403annual improvement

Related Statutes

  • § 24400 Inflation Impact On Benefits
  • § 24401 Retiree Benefit Increase Limits
  • § 24402 Retirement Benefit Adjustments
  • § 24403 Retirement Benefit Adjustments
  • § 24405 Retiree Benefit Increase Rates

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 24404.
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