California Government Code

§ 22960.95

GOV § 22960.95 Effective Jan 1, 2021Div. 5 · Title 2 · Part 7 · Ch. 12

Statute text

Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, a participant, nonparticipant spouse, or beneficiary shall not be permitted to elect a distribution under this part that does not satisfy the requirements of Section 401(a)(9) of Title 26 of the United States Code, including the incidental death benefit requirements of Section 401(a)(9)G and the regulations thereunder. The required beginning date of distributions that reflect the entire interest of the participant shall be as follows:

(a)In the case of a lump-sum distribution to the participant, the lump-sum payment shall be made not later than April 1 of the calendar year following the later of the calendar year in which the participant attains the age of 72 years or the calendar year in which the participant terminates all employment for the employer.

(b)In the case of a distribution to the participant in the form of installment payments or an annuity, payment shall begin not later than April 1 of the calendar year following the later of the calendar year in which the participant attains the age of 72 years or the calendar year in which the participant terminates all employment subject to coverage by the plan.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 275, Sec. 27. (AB 2101) Effective January 1, 2021.