RS 11:241 Purpose; formula for distribution - Louisiana Statutes

SUBPART G.  COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS

§241.  Purpose; formula for distribution

A.  The purpose of this Subpart is to provide with respect to a system of cost-of-living adjustments for retirees of public retirement systems, funds, and plans as specified herein.  The provisions of this Subpart do not repeal provisions relative to cost-of-living adjustments contained within the individual laws governing the systems, funds, and plans affected by the Subpart; however, the provisions of this Subpart are to be controlling in cases of conflicts with the individual laws.

B.  Any increase of benefits granted by the legislature or by a state or statewide public retirement system shall be distributed in accordance with the provisions of this Subsection, if the legislature or system does not otherwise specify the terms for such distribution.  Any such increase shall be a monthly increase in the benefit of each recipient determined in accordance with the formula "X(A + B)",1 where "A" is equal to the number of years of credited service accrued at retirement or at death of the member or retiree, "B" is equal to the number of years since retirement or since death of the member or retiree to June thirtieth of the initial year of such increase, and "X" is equal to one dollar.  If there are not sufficient funds to fund "X" at the level of one dollar, then "X" shall be a variable value in accordance with the amount of funds that are available to fund the cost-of-living adjustment.

Added by Acts 1980, No. 798, §1, eff. Aug.  1, 1980; Redesignated from R.S. 42:711 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991; Acts 1995, No. 1017, §1, eff. June 29, 1995.

1As appears in enrolled bill.