HAR §14-59-17. Earliest distribution

Benefits under the plan shall be paid or made available to the participant or his/her beneficiary no earlier than separation from service. A separation from service shall not be deemed to have occurred in situations where the employer knowingly intends to resume the employer-employee relationship or the employee is aware of being rehired with the State (e.g., thirty-day emergency hires). [Eff APR 26 1997 ] (Auth: HRS §88F-3) (Imp: HRS §88F-3)