# Mont. Code Ann. § 19-17-411: 19-17-411 Time benefits commence

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 19-17-411
- **Heading:** 19-17-411 Time benefits commence
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 19 / Chapter 17 / Part 4 / Section 19-17-411

## Text

19-17-411 . Time benefits commence. (1) The pension benefit payable pursuant to this part may commence on:

(a) the first day of the month following the eligible member's last day of service; or

(b) the first day of a later month following filing of the written application.

(2) The benefit may not commence prior to the date of the board's decision regarding any disputed credited years of service pursuant to 19-17-201 .

(3) Monthly survivorship benefits payable pursuant to this part must commence the first day of the month following the day of death of the member.

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