§ 31538. — 31538. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 188, Sec. 2.)

California § 31538.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code GOV: Government Code - GOV
• Div.: 4.
• Title 3.: DIVISION 4. EMPLOYEES
• Part 3.: PART 3. RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
• Ch. 3.: CHAPTER 3. County Employees Retirement Law of 1937
• Art. 3.: ARTICLE 3. Retirement Board

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(a)
The board shall adjust the payment of benefits payable pursuant to this part, as necessary, in order to maximize the benefits available to members who are subject to the limits of Section 415 of the Internal Revenue Code. Those adjustments shall include, but are not limited to, cost-of-living adjustments, cost-of-living banks, temporary annuities, survivor continuance benefits, or any combinations
thereof.
(b)
The amount payable to a member in any limitation year, including cost-of-living adjustments, shall not exceed the limit established under Section 415(b) of the Internal Revenue Code at the annuity starting date, and as may be increased in subsequent years pursuant to Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable regulations.
(c)
The cost-of-living adjustments made pursuant to Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code to the limit established under Section 415(b) of the Internal Revenue Code continue to apply after a member’s severance from employment or annuity starting date.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 188, Sec. 2. (AB 1354) Effective January 1, 2011.