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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Subject to a member's right to a refund of the member's accumulated contributions under Title 19, chapter 2, part 6, the following members are eligible to receive a nonforfeitable service retirement benefit under 19-8-603:
(a) a member who has completed at least 20 years of membership service, reached 50 years of age, and files a written application with the board; or
(b) a vested member who terminated service before completing 20 years of membership service and applies to begin receiving a service retirement benefit upon reaching 55 years of age.
(2) For purposes of compliance with section 411 of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. 411, a member described in subsection (1)(a) is treated as having attained normal retirement age and has a nonforfeitable right to the member's service retirement.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 19. Public Retirement Systems § 19-8-601. Time of retirement - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-19-public-retirement-systems/mt-st-19-8-601/
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