2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §38-844.08  Payment of deferred retirement option plan benefits

A. On the simultaneous termination of deferred retirement option plan participation and employment, a member is entitled to receive both of the following:

1. The monthly retirement allowance in the amount determined pursuant to section 38-845 that was credited monthly to the member's deferred retirement option plan participation account at the date of termination of deferred retirement option plan participation.

2. All amounts credited to the member's deferred retirement option plan participation account on the effective date of termination of deferred retirement option plan participation.

B. The form of payment shall be a lump sum distribution. If allowed by the internal revenue service, the participant may elect to transfer the lump sum distribution to an eligible retirement plan or individual retirement account.