38-819 - Arizona Statutes

38-819. Lump sum payment of benefit increases Notwithstanding any provision of this article, the board, at the request of a retired member, a survivor or the retired member's or survivor's guardian or conservator, may pay any increase in retirement benefits pursuant to this article in a lump sum payment based on the actuarial present value of the increase in the retirement benefits if the payment of the increase in retirement benefits would result in ineligibility for, reduction of or elimination of social service programs provided to the retired member or survivor by this state, a political subdivision of this state or the federal government. Lump sum payments made pursuant to this section are eligible for a direct rollover distribution.