Section 32062 Of Article 7. Benefits From California Government Code >> Division 4. >> Title 3. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 7.

. At any time before the first payment of any pension is made, a member or pensioner may elect to receive the actuarial equivalent at that time of his pension in a lesser pension payable throughout his life and that of his widow, widower or beneficiary, if he or she survives him, in accordance with one of the following options: Option 1: Upon his death, such lesser pension shall be continued throughout the life of and paid to his widow, widower or beneficiary. Option 2: Upon his death, one-half of such lesser pension shall be continued throughout the life of and paid to his widow, widower or beneficiary.