Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00465:section:49c
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00465
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 49C
Character Range: 132053–132632

49C  Commutation of small associate pension
 (1) If the annual rate of associate pension to which the non‑member spouse becomes entitled is less than the amount determined under the Orders, then the non‑member spouse may elect to commute the pension.
 (2) The election must be made in writing to CSC not later than 3 months after the non‑member spouse becomes entitled to the pension.
 (3) If the non‑member spouse makes the election, then the non‑member spouse is entitled instead to a lump sum equal to the transfer amount.

Division 3—Reduction of benefits for member spouse