California · Government Code
GOV §22960.79: A nonparticipant spouse who is entitled to a distribution for retirement that equals or exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000), may elect to receive the distribution in one of the following forms: (a)
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A nonparticipant spouse who is entitled to a distribution for retirement that equals or exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000), may elect to receive the distribution in one of the following forms: (a) A single lump-sum payment. (b) Substantially level installment payments for a period of years that extends no longer than the life expectancy of the participant. (c) A single life annuity.
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