The percentage recalculated pursuant to the provisions of section 24-51-1002 shall be multiplied by the base benefit or retirement allowance as defined in section 24-51-1702 (34), whichever is applicable, to determine the increased benefit. In no case shall the benefit paid be less than the base benefit or retirement allowance, whichever is applicable.
Source: L. 87: Entire article R&RE, p. 1071, § 1, effective July 1. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 479, § 8, effective March 1, 1994. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 1502, § 42, effective June 1. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (SB 10-001), ch. 2, p. 21, § 21, effective February 23.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former §§ 24-51-135, 24-51-225, and 24-51-614 as they existed prior to 1987. For a detailed comparison, see the comparative tables located in the back of the index.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 51 - Public Employees' Retirement Association
Part 10 - Increases in Benefits
§ 24-51-1001. Types of Benefit Increases
§ 24-51-1002. Annual Percentages to Be Used
§ 24-51-1003. Annual Increases in the Base Benefit
§ 24-51-1009. Annual Increase Reserve - Creation
§ 24-51-1009.5. Annual Increase Amount Changes
§ 24-51-1010. Increase in Benefits - Actuarial Assessment Required