(a) The election of disability and death benefit programs shall be made during the 180-day period commencing on October 16, 1992, and ending on April 13, 1993. All elections made during this period shall be effective as of October 16, 1992.
(b) If a member has made an election and subsequently becomes disabled or dies, the benefits shall be paid under the elected program provisions as though the election had been executed on October 16, 1992.