§ 21470 Retirement Benefit Decision Effects

Government Code·California

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•If you retire on or after January 1, 2018, you can ask for info about your retirement choices.
•They have to give you a written explanation of how your choices affect your health benefits.
•This includes info about different payment options, who gets your benefits, and survivor benefits.

Example

You retire and want to know how choosing a lump sum payment affects your health insurance.

The retirement system must give you a clear written explanation of how your health benefits change based on your payment choice.

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§ 21470 Retirement Benefit Decision Effects

This system shall provide to any member who retires on or after January 1, 2018, and requests materials relating to retirement, a written explanation of the effects, if any, of each possible decision relating to the selection of optional settlements, beneficiaries, and survivor benefits upon health benefits that are provided pursuant to Part 5 (commencing with Section 22750). (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 199, Sec. 22. (AB 2404) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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optional settlements beneficiaries survivor benefits health benefits Part 5

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California Legislature. Government Code. Section 21470.

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