{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"89611","citation":"Ed. Code, § 89611","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 3. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION [66000. - 101460.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-3"},{"name":"DIVISION 8. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY [89000. - 90520.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-3/division-8"},{"name":"PART 55. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY [89000. - 90520.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-3/division-8/part-55"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5.5. Optional Retirement Program [89600. - 89623.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-3/division-8/part-55/chapter-5.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Definitions [89610. - 89614.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-3/division-8/part-55/chapter-5.5/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 385, Sec. 5.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>“Benefit” means any monthly or lump-sum payment due a retirant, or other beneficiary, and includes lump-sum payments due on account of death.</p>","text":"“Benefit” means any monthly or lump-sum payment due a retirant, or other beneficiary, and includes lump-sum payments due on account of death.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/definitions-89611","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}