A surviving spouse's benefit shall be equal to twenty-five percent of the highest average salary of the deceased member.
Source: L. 87: Entire article R&RE, p. 1069, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 962, § 15, effective July 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former §§ 24-51-612 and 24-51-804 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
§ 24-51-901. Survivor Benefits Reserve
§ 24-51-902. Modification of Named Beneficiaries
§ 24-51-903. Distribution to Named Beneficiaries
§ 24-51-904. Survivor Benefits - Eligibility - "Member" Defined
§ 24-51-905. Deceased Member Who Was Not Eligible for Service or Reduced Service Retirement
§ 24-51-906. Deceased Member Who Was Eligible for Service or Reduced Service Retirement
§ 24-51-907. Form of Survivor Benefits and Single Payments
§ 24-51-908. Survivor Benefits
§ 24-51-909. Surviving Spouse's Benefits
§ 24-51-910. Option 3 Benefits
§ 24-51-911. Commencement of Survivor Benefits or Single Payment