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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 1§ 31458 Beneficiary Definition

§ 31458 Beneficiary Definition

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§ 31458 Beneficiary Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •A beneficiary is someone who gets money or help from a pension, retirement plan, or other benefits.
  • •This can include money paid after someone dies (like life insurance).
  • •It covers any kind of regular payment meant to support someone.

Example

Your grandpa worked for a company for 30 years and now gets a monthly check after retiring.

Your grandpa is a beneficiary because he gets retirement money from his old job.

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

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§ 31458 Beneficiary Definition

“Beneficiary” means any person in receipt of a pension, annuity, retirement allowance, death benefit, or any other benefit. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

retirementbeneficiaryallowanceannuitypensionbenefitdeathdefinition

Related Statutes

  • § 31452 Pension Benefits Tax Exemption
  • § 31452.6 Retirement Benefit Payment Authorization
  • § 31452.61 Retiree Benefit Payment Authorization
  • § 31473 Retirement Allowance Definition
  • § 20303 Retirement System Service Exclusion

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 31458.
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