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5 ME Rev Stat § 18003 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 5: ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18003. Computation of benefit

 §18003. Computation of benefit 1.  Surviving spouse; no dependent children.  If the qualifying member is survived by a spouse and no dependent child, the surviving spouse shall be paid 2/3 of the average final compensation of the qualifying member.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Surviving spouse having care of dependent children.  If the qualifying member is survived by a spouse who has the care of the dependent child or dependent children of the qualifying member, the surviving spouse shall be paid an annual sum equal to the average final compensation of the qualifying member.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 3.  Surviving spouse not having care of dependent children.  If the qualifying member is survived by a spouse who does not have the care of the dependent child or dependent children of the qualifying member, the surviving spouse shall share with the dependent child or dependent children an annual sum equal to the average final compensation of the qualifying member, the benefit to be divided equally among the surviving spouse and the dependent child or dependent children.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 4.  No surviving spouse.  If no spouse survives the qualifying member, the dependent child or dependent children shall be paid an annual sum equal to the average final compensation of the qualifying member.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 5: ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18004. Method of payment

 §18004. Method of payment All benefits paid under this article shall be paid in equal monthly installments beginning the first month after the death of the qualifying member.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18005 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 5: ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18005. Adjustment of benefits

 §18005. Adjustment of benefits 1.  Beneficiaries becoming ineligible.  When a person sharing benefits under section 18003 ceases to be eligible to receive benefits, the subsequent benefits of the remaining beneficiaries shall be recalculated as if the remaining beneficiaries had been the only beneficiaries to survive the qualifying member.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Workers' compensation or similar law.  The amount payable under this article must be reduced by any amount received by the surviving spouse and dependent child or dependent children under former Title 39, the Workers' Compensation Act or Title 39-A, Part 1, the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992, or a similar law. For purposes of this article, a death benefit paid to a law enforcement officer, firefighter or emergency medical services person under Title 25, chapter 195-A is not considered a benefit paid under a "similar law" and may not be used to reduce the amount payable under this article.   A. Lump-sum settlements of benefits that would reduce the accidental death benefits under this subsection must be prorated on a monthly basis in an equitable manner prescribed by the board.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. E, §12 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. E, §47 (AFF).]B. The prorated lump-sum settlement amounts must reduce the accidental death benefits payable monthly under this article.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. E, §12 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. E, §47 (AFF).][PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. CCCCC, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Cost-of-living adjustments.  Benefits under this article are subject to adjustment as provided in section 17806.   [PL 1993, c. 595, §9 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §E12 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §E47 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 595, §9 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 439, §CCCCC2 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18006 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 5: ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18006. Termination of benefits

 §18006. Termination of benefits The benefits under this article shall be paid to:   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]1.  Surviving spouse.  The surviving spouse until he dies; and   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Dependent children.  The dependent child or dependent children until they die or until they no longer meet the definition of "dependent child" under section 17001, subsection 12.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18007 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 5: ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFITS|5 §18007. Benefits in lieu of article 4 (REPEALED)

 §18007. Benefits in lieu of article 4 (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 256, §20 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18401 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §18401. Amendment not to cause reduction in benefit

 §18401. Amendment not to cause reduction in benefit No amendment to this Part may cause any reduction in the amount of benefits which would be due to a member based on creditable service, earnable compensation, employee contributions, pick-up contributions and the provisions of this Part on the date immediately preceding the effective date of the amendment.   [PL 1987, c. 739, §§42, 48 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§42,48 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18402 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §18402. Eligibility for benefits

 §18402. Eligibility for benefits Only members of the Participating Local District Retirement Program or their spouses, surviving spouses, children, dependent children, parents or beneficiaries are eligible to receive benefits from the Participating Local District Retirement Program.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §235 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §235 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18403 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §18403. Election of methods of payment

 §18403. Election of methods of payment 1.  Definition.  As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the term "qualifying member" means:   A. A member; or   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]B. A former member who is receiving a disability retirement benefit.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).][PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Election.  In order to receive a benefit, a qualifying member must elect to have his service retirement benefit payable under any of the methods in section 18404.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 3.  Time and manner of election.  A qualifying member must elect a method of payment before the beginning of payment of a service retirement benefit. This election must be by written notice to the executive director stating the date on which he desires to retire.   [PL 1987, c. 256, §30 (AMD).] 4.  Change of election.  A qualifying member may revoke his election of benefits and may elect another method of payment by giving written notice to the executive director at any time before the first payment of the service retirement benefit.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 256, §30 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18405 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §18405. Remarriage after retirement

 §18405. Remarriage after retirement If the recipient of a reduced service retirement benefit under section 18404, subsection 3, 4, 5-A or 5-B remarries after the recipient's spouse dies, the following provisions apply.   [PL 1999, c. 744, §15 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 744, §17 (AFF).]1.  Election of benefit for new spouse.  The recipient may elect to have the reduced retirement benefit paid under the same option to the new spouse after the recipient's death instead of continuing the original reduced retirement benefit to the recipient during his lifetime, under the following conditions.   A. The original spouse must have been the sole beneficiary of the reduced retirement benefit under section 18404, subsection 3, 4, 5-A or 5-B; and   [PL 2001, c. 118, §9 (AMD).]B.   [PL 1987, c. 612, §8 (RP).]C.   [PL 1987, c. 612, §8 (RP).]D. The recipient shall have been married to the new spouse for at least 6 months.   [PL 1987, c. 612, §9 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 118, §9 (AMD).] 2.  Time and manner of election.  The recipient may make the election under subsection 1 at any time after the death of the original spouse and remarriage to the new spouse by:   A. Sending a written request to the executive director; and   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]B.   [PL 1987, c. 612, §10 (RP).]C. Submitting evidence of the death of the former spouse and date of marriage to the new spouse.   [PL 1987, c. 612, §10 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 612, §10 (AMD).] 3.  Amount of benefit.  The amount of the benefit payable under the option elected shall be the actuarial equivalent, at the date of the beginning of payment of benefits under this section, of the amount of reduced retirement benefits the qualifying member has been receiving.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] 4.  Effective date of coverage of new spouse.  The effective date of the designation of the new spouse as the recipient's new beneficiary will be the date the request is received or 6 months after the date of remarriage, whichever comes later. The recipient's retirement benefit shall be adjusted on the first day of the month following the effective date of the new designation of beneficiary.   [PL 1987, c. 612, §11 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 612, §§7-11 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 744, §15 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 744, §17 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 118, §9 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18405-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §18405-A. Divorce

 §18405-A. Divorce If the recipient of a reduced service retirement benefit under section 18404, subsection 3, 4, 5-A, 5-B, 5-C, 5-D or 5-E is granted a divorce either after retirement or before a retirement beneficiary is named, the following provisions apply.   [PL 2001, c. 118, §10 (AMD).]1.  Election of benefit for different beneficiary.  The recipient may elect to have the reduced retirement benefit paid under the same option to a different beneficiary except when the former spouse is named as retirement beneficiary at the time the divorce is granted, in which case the election may be made only under the following conditions:   A. The spouse or former spouse who was originally named as retirement beneficiary must have been the sole beneficiary of the reduced retirement benefit under section 18404, subsection 3, 4, 5-A, 5-B, 5-C, 5-D or 5-E; and   [PL 2001, c. 118, §11 (AMD).]B. The recipient and the spouse or former spouse who was originally named retirement beneficiary must agree to the change of beneficiary. Prior to this agreement, the executive director shall ensure that the spouse or former spouse who was originally named as retirement beneficiary has been counseled by an employee of the retirement system regarding the financial effect of giving up rights as a beneficiary and has signed a statement that the information has been received and understood.   [PL 1995, c. 604, §6 (AMD).][PL 2005, c. 560, §4 (AMD).] 2.  Time and manner of election.  The recipient may make the election at any time after the divorce is granted by:   A. Sending a written request to the executive director; and   [PL 1991, c. 302, §2 (NEW).]B. Submitting evidence of the divorce.   [PL 1991, c. 302, §2 (NEW).][PL 1991, c. 302, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Amount of benefit.  The amount of the benefit payable under the option elected is the actuarial equivalent, at the date of the beginning of payment of benefits under this section, of the amount of reduced retirement benefit the recipient has been receiving, plus the amount expected to be paid to the original spouse after the recipient's death.   [PL 1991, c. 320, §2 (NEW).] 4.  Effective date of coverage of new beneficiary.  The effective date of the designation of the recipient's new beneficiary is the date the request is received. The recipient's retirement benefit must be adjusted on the first day of the month following the effective date of the new designation of beneficiary.   [PL 1991, c. 320, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 320, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 604, §§4-6 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 744, §16 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 744, §17 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 118, §§10,11 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 560, §4 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18406 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §18406. Liability for payment of benefits

 §18406. Liability for payment of benefits 1.  Retirement system.  The retirement system's liability for payment of benefits is governed as follows.   A. The retirement system is not liable for the payment of any benefits to employees or retirees of any participating local district for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the participating local district or its employees for those benefits.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]B. The retirement system is liable for payment of survivor benefits to beneficiaries of a participating local district member if the participating local district has elected survivor benefits.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).][PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Participating local districts.  If, when the contributions of a participating local district are computed for any fiscal year in accordance with sections 18302 and 18303, any of the reserve funds of the participating local district are less than the liabilities of the reserve fund, then the amount of the contributions to be paid shall be increased either:   A. By the amount the liabilities exceed the reserve funds; or   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]B. At the option of the participating local district, by the total amount of benefits payable during the fiscal year from the reserve funds that have a deficit.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).][PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18409 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §18409. Payment from certain funds

 §18409. Payment from certain funds All benefits payable under this chapter must be paid from the Retirement Allowance Fund, except those payable from the Members' Contribution Fund or as specifically provided in this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 249, §31 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 249, §31 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18410 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §18410. Incorrect records

 §18410. Incorrect records If any error in any record of the retirement system results in a member or beneficiary receiving more or less from the system than he would have been entitled to receive had the record been correct, payments shall, as far as practicable, be adjusted so that the actuarial equivalent of the benefit to which he was correctly entitled is paid.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18411 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §18411. Earnable compensation continued

 §18411. Earnable compensation continued For purposes of determining benefits under this chapter, the earnable compensation of a member retired with a disability retirement allowance under article 3 is assumed to be continued after his date of termination of service:   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]1.  Rate.  At the same rate as received immediately before the date of termination of service; and   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Percentage adjustments.  Subject to the same percentage adjustments, if any, that may apply to the amount of retirement allowance of the beneficiary under section 18407.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18412 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §18412. Limitation on benefits

 §18412. Limitation on benefits Benefits are limited as follows:   [PL 1987, c. 256, §34 (NEW).]1.  One benefit only.  A beneficiary may select only one benefit, regardless of how many benefits he qualifies for; and   [PL 1987, c. 256, §34 (NEW).] 2.  Election final.  Except as provided in section 18403, subsection 4, and section 18553, subsection 8, if a beneficiary elects a benefit after receiving reasonable notification of available options from the retirement system, the beneficiary's election of a benefit is final and may not be changed or revoked at a later date.   [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 256, §34 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 548, §A3 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18413 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §18413. Election to reduce or discontinue benefits

 §18413. Election to reduce or discontinue benefits Any retiree or member who is retired or will retire may elect to reduce or discontinue receiving any benefit upon written request, duly certified and acknowledged, to the executive director.   [PL 1993, c. 387, Pt. A, §20 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 387, §A20 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18451-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 5: BENEFITS|Article 2: SERVICE RETIREMENT BENEFITS|5 §18451-A. Qualification for benefits for members covered under chapter 427

 §18451-A. Qualification for benefits for members covered under chapter 427 Qualification for service retirement benefits for a member covered under chapter 427 is governed by subsection 1 or 2, unless the requirements of a special plan, as established by the board by rule, have been met.   [PL 2013, c. 391, §10 (NEW).]1.  Members prior to July 1, 2014.  Qualification for a service retirement benefit for a member covered under chapter 427 who was a member of a plan provided under chapter 427 prior to July 1, 2014 is governed by section 18451.   [PL 2013, c. 391, §10 (NEW).] 2.  Members after June 30, 2014.  Qualification for a service retirement benefit for a member who is first covered under chapter 427 after June 30, 2014 is governed as follows.   A. A member who is in service when reaching 65 years of age, or is in service after reaching 65 years of age, qualifies for a service retirement benefit if the member:   (1) Retires upon or after reaching 65 years of age and has been in service for a minimum of one year immediately before retirement; or   (2) Has at least 5 years of creditable service, which, for the purposes of determining completion of the 5-year requirement, may include creditable service as a member of the Legislative Retirement Program.   [PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. E, §4 (AMD).]B. A member who is not in service when reaching 65 years of age qualifies for a service retirement benefit if the member:   (1) Retires upon or after reaching 65 years of age; and   (2) Has at least 5 years of creditable service, which, for the purposes of determining completion of the 5-year requirement, may include creditable service as a member of the Legislative Retirement Program.   [PL 2013, c. 391, §10 (NEW).]C. A member, whether or not in service at retirement, who has completed 25 or more years of creditable service qualifies for a service retirement benefit if the member retires at any time after completing 25 years of service, which may include, for the purpose of meeting eligibility requirements, creditable service as a member of the Legislative Retirement Program.   [PL 2013, c. 391, §10 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. E, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 391, §10 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. E, §4 (AMD).