Bill > H2748

This bill modifies Section 12 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws regarding Option (D) survivor allowance benefits. Specifically, the bill allows a public service member to nominate one or more eligible beneficiaries who would receive a portion of the yearly allowance the member would have been entitled to if they had retired on the date of their death. A key change is that if multiple beneficiaries are nominated, the benefit calculation will be based on the youngest beneficiary's age at the time of the member's death. Additionally, if one of the nominated beneficiaries dies, their portion of the benefit will be divided equally among the remaining beneficiaries. This modification provides more flexibility and potentially more comprehensive survivor benefits for public service members' families, ensuring that nominated beneficiaries can receive financial support in the event of the member's death before retirement.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2748