California Code, Government Code - GOV § 21073.6

(1) Notwithstanding Section 21073.5 which limits to active members the election provided pursuant to Section 21353.5, this election shall also be provided to a member who retired between the date he or she became eligible under subdivision (c) of Section 21071 and the date the election was actually made available by the board.

(2) Notwithstanding Section 21073.5 which limits to active members the election provided pursuant to Section 21353.5, this election shall also be provided to the beneficiary eligible for a continuing allowance upon the death of a member, provided the member had been determined to be eligible under subdivision (c) of Section 21071 but had died before making the election that would have been provided by the board.

(3) The election provided under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be made within 60 days of the mailing date on the election notice sent by the board to the retired member or the member's beneficiary.