Government Code § 22970.84

22970.84.

(a) Any participant who is entitled to a distribution may elect to receive the distribution in either of the following forms:

(1) A single lump sum payment.

(2) Substantially level installment payments for a period of years that extends no longer than the life expectancy of the participant.

(b) Any beneficiary who is entitled to a distribution may elect to receive the distribution in either of the following forms:

(1) A single lump sum payment.

(2) Substantially level installment payments for a period of years that extends no longer than the life expectancy of the beneficiary.