California · Government Code
GOV §31855.12: Monthly survivor’s allowances shall be based upon the following table: Monthly Member’s survivors allowances Surviving spouse caring for one child $1,390 Surviving spouse caring for two or more childr
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Monthly survivor’s allowances shall be based upon the following table: Monthly Member’s survivors allowances Surviving spouse caring for one child $1,390 Surviving spouse caring for two or more children 1,622 One child only 695 Two children only 1,390 Three or more children 1,622 Widow or widower age 62 (no child) 768 Widow or widower age 60 (no child) 663 Each of two dependent parents at age 62 695 Sole dependent parent at age 62 795 Lump-sum payment 255 This section is an alternative to Section 31855.8. This section shall not be operative in any county which has adopted this article, until the board of supervisors, by resolution adopted by a majority vote, makes this section operative in the county.
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