Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 11, § 1929. Application for benefits; commencement of benefits; payment of benefits

A. A member or survivor eligible for a benefit of this Chapter shall make application for such benefit to the board.

B. The benefit shall commence upon the first day of the first month following withdrawal of the member from employment, provided such retirement receives board approval, except that the retirement allowance for an eligible vested member shall commence on the first day of the month following eligibility for retirement, subject to board approval.

C. The retirement allowance shall be paid in equal monthly installments for life and shall not be increased, decreased, revoked, or repealed except for error or where otherwise specifically provided by law.