LAC 58:XXV.1001. Application Process

A. An application for DROP may be made when a member is eligible for retirement. B. The DROP application shall include: 1. a written acknowledgement by the member of the number of months in which they will participate in DROP; 2. a copy of the member’s birth certificate and Social Security card; 3. a copy of the beneficiary’s birth certificate and Social Security card; 4. a designation of a beneficiary to receive the DROP fund balance if the member dies while participating in DROP; 5. a spousal consent form as to the retirement benefit if the member is legally married and not selecting a benefit which provides at least 50 percent to the spouse; 6. a spousal consent form as to the DROP funds if the member is legally married and not leaving at least 50 percent of their DROP fund balance to their spouse; 7. a copy of the spouse’s death certificate if the member is widowed; 8. a certified copy of the divorce judgment if the member is divorced; and 9. for elected officials, a certificate of elected service.