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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Subject to the limitations contained in subsection (2), the following retired members, or their survivors, who are not covered by 19-6-710, 19-6-711, or 19-6-712 are eligible to receive a monthly benefit of not less than 2% multiplied by the member's service credits multiplied by the current base compensation received by a probationary highway patrol officer:
(a) a retired member who is 55 years of age or older, except as provided in subsection (3), or the member's survivor, who is receiving a service retirement benefit;
(b) a retired member, or the member's survivor, who is receiving a disability retirement benefit; and
(c) a recipient of a survivorship benefit.
(2)(a) The maximum monthly benefit paid under subsection (1) may not exceed 60% of the current base compensation of a probationary highway patrol officer.
(b) The annual increase in a monthly benefit under subsection (1) may not exceed 5% of the current monthly benefit paid to a retired member or the member's survivor.
(3) A retired member otherwise qualified under subsection (1)(a) who is employed in a position covered by a retirement system under Title 19 is ineligible to receive the minimum monthly benefit provided for in this section until the member's service in the covered position is terminated.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 19. Public Retirement Systems § 19-6-707. Minimum monthly benefit - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-19-public-retirement-systems/mt-st-19-6-707/
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