§ 49-16-603. Suspension of benefit upon settlement of workers' compensation claim.


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  • (1) Settlement of a claim for workers' compensation for injury or disability shall suspend disability retirement benefits granted under this part, except for the initial three months, to a member granted the benefits until workers' compensation payments terminate.
    (2) If there is a lump-sum settlement of the workers' compensation claim, the office shall suspend the disability retirement benefit until the total of suspended benefits is equal to 75% of the settlement received from workers' compensation.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 250, 2002 General Session