Section 18551 - DefinitionsAs used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7(NEW).]
1. Designated beneficiary. "Designated beneficiary" means the beneficiary designated under section 18552. [1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7(NEW).]
2.Qualifying member. "Qualifying member" means a member in service or a former member who is receiving a disability retirement benefit. Beginning July 1, 1993, for purposes of section 18553, subsection 1, "qualifying member" also means a member not in service. For purposes of section 18553, subsection 5-B, "qualifying member" also means a member not in service who has qualified for a service retirement benefit. [1991, c. 469, §4(AMD).]
1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW) . 1991, c. 469, § 4 (AMD) .