Opinion No. 163-77 (1977)

Mr. Warren M. Black Executive Secretary Public School Retirement System Post Office Box 268 Jefferson City, Missouri 65101

Dear Mr. Black:

This opinion is in response to your question asking as follows:

"Under the provisions of Section 169.070 RSMo as amended by HB 477, 79th General Assembly:(1) May a member with 25 years of creditable service, but less than 60 years of age, retire and begin drawing an actuarially reduced retirement allowance?(2) May the spouse of a member who dies before retirement with 25 years of creditable service, if named as beneficiary, elect to receive Option I benefits…