Survivors — Dependent children — Return to work and disability retirees
Effective Dec 5, 2025Ark. R. 2025-30 (eff. December 5, 2025)Arkansas Code § 24-7-305
(a) A dependent child annuity shall be payable to a surviving child of a disability retiree or a retiree who dies after returning to work if the child:
- (1) Qualifies as a dependent child and is eligible for a dependent child annuity under the law and rules applicable to the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System; and
- (2) Has not been designated as an option beneficiary of the retiree who dies after returning to work or the disability retiree.
- (b) The same rules applicable to the surviving child of qualifying member shall apply to the surviving child of a retiree who dies after returning to work.