§ 41.35.640. Application for and effective date of retirement allowances
Any member or beneficiary eligible to receive a retirement allowance under the provisions of RCW 41.35.680, 41.35.690, or 41.35.710 is eligible to commence receiving a retirement allowance after having filed written application with the department.
(1) Retirement allowances paid to members shall accrue from the first day of the calendar month immediately following such member's separation from employment.
(2) Retirement allowances payable to eligible members no longer in service, but qualifying for such an allowance pursuant to RCW 41.35.680 shall accrue from the first day of the calendar month immediately following such qualification.
(3) Disability allowances paid to disabled members shall accrue from the first day of the calendar month immediately following such member's separation from employment for disability.
(4) Retirement allowances paid as death benefits shall accrue from the first day of the calendar month immediately following the member's death.
[2003 c 294 § 5; 1998 c 341 § 205.]
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