For death benefit purposes, a member who dies prior to retirement shall be considered as having been retired on the date death occurs or on the date such member's annual leave is exhausted, whichever is later.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 36 - Retirement Benefits
Part 6 - Optional Retirement Allowances
§ 8-36-602. Effective Date of Election
§ 8-36-603. Election of Option by Retired Member Not Formerly Electing
§ 8-36-605. When Election of Option May Be Changed or Revoked
§ 8-36-606. Cancellation of Election After Divorce From Designated Beneficiary Spouse
§ 8-36-607. Death Prior to Retirement
§ 8-36-608. Effect of Prior Election of Option Under Superseded System