2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 11:805 — Computation of disability benefits

§805.  Computation of disability benefits

A.  Eligibility for disability retirement, procedures for application for disability benefits, procedures for the certification of continuing eligibility for disability benefits, the authority of the board of trustees to modify disability benefits, and procedures governing the restoration to active service of a formerly disabled employee are specifically described and provided for in R.S. 11:201 through 224.  

B.  The retirement system shall award disability benefits to eligible members who have been officially certified as disabled by the State Medical Disability Board.  The disability benefit shall be determined as follows.  

C.  Upon retirement for disability, a member covered by R.S. 11:801 shall receive a normal retirement allowance under R.S. 11:803 if he is eligible therefor; otherwise, he shall receive a disability benefit which shall consist of any amount equal to two percent of the member's average final compensation multiplied by his years of creditable service; however, such amount shall not be less than thirty percent, nor more than seventy-five percent of average final compensation, in the event no optional selection is made.  

Added by Acts 1982, No. 718, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 17:642.4 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.