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Delaware Code Title 29. State Government § 5617. Increases in pensions

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Any monthly service or disability pension which became effective before January 1, 1979, and is payable on July 23, 1982, and any survivor pension based on a former service or disability pension that was effective prior to January 1, 1979, shall be increased effective July 1, 1982, in accordance with the following schedule:

Year Service or Disability

Percent Increase in Pension

Pension Becomes Effective

Effective 7/1/82

Prior to 1971

31%

1971

21%

1972

19%

1973

16%

1974

10%

After 1974

5%
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