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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS › Subchapter 4: CREDITABLE SERVICE › 5 §18361. CETA service

§18361. CETA service
1.  Service credit allowed.
Service credit for the period of CETA employment occurring after June 30, 1979, shall be granted to any person who, after June 30, 1979, satisfies the following conditions.
A. The person was a CETA employee;   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
B. The person, within 90 days of termination of CETA employment, became a non-CETA employee of the employer;   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
C. The person, within 90 days of becoming a non-CETA employee, signified in writing to the retirement system his intention to purchase time credit under section 18308, subsection 4;   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
D. The person has not received a return of any contributions made under section 18308, subsection 4 or has deposited his contributions within 18 months of obtaining non-CETA employment with the employer under section 18308, subsection 4; and   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
E. The employer contribution required by section 18308, subsection 3, has been paid.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
2.  Retirement benefit effective before completion of payment.
If any retirement benefit becomes effective before the completion of the deposit under section 18308, subsection 4, the person is entitled to credit for that portion of his CETA time which the amount of the deposit actually made bears to the total amount which would have been required to purchase the person's entire CETA time.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
3.  Service credit allowed.
Service credit for the period of CETA employment occurring before July 1, 1979 must be granted to any person who satisfies the following conditions:
A. The person was a CETA employee;   [PL 1999, c. 241, §4 (NEW).]
B. The person within 90 days of termination of CETA employment became a non-CETA employee of the employer; and   [PL 1999, c. 241, §4 (NEW).]
C. The employee contribution required by section 18308, subsection 4, paragraph D has been paid.   [PL 1999, c. 241, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 241, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 241, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS › Subchapter 4: CREDITABLE SERVICE › 5 §18363. Law enforcement service

§18363. Law enforcement service
Service credit for service in law enforcement is governed as follows.   [PL 2019, c. 459, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Service before becoming member.
A member who served as a full-time law enforcement officer with a federal, state, county or local law enforcement agency before becoming a member is entitled under this subsection to purchase service credit for the period of time that the member served as a law enforcement officer if the member has at least 15 years of creditable service at the time of retirement by complying with the terms and conditions of this subsection and the applicable provisions of subsection 2. Service credit purchased under this section is limited to 4 years. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, a member for which service credit under this section is to be granted must provide a certified statement from the appropriate retirement system that the service credit to be granted has not been and will not be used to obtain other retirement benefits.
[PL 2019, c. 459, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Members qualified for credit at actuarial cost.
A member qualified under subsection 1 to purchase service credit at the cost set forth in this subsection is entitled to service credit if the member pays an amount that, together with regular interest on that amount, is the actuarial equivalent, at the effective date of the retirement benefit, of the portion of the retirement benefit based on the additional creditable service.
A. Payment must be made before any retirement benefit becomes effective for that member.   [PL 2019, c. 459, §3 (NEW).]
B. Payment may be made to the retirement system by a single direct payment or by annual direct payments in accordance with section 17701, subsection 4.   [PL 2019, c. 459, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 459, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 459, §3 (NEW).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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 chief executive officer stating the date on which he desires to retire.
[PL 1987, c. 256, §30 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
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 chief executive officer at any time before the first payment of the service retirement benefit.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 256, §30 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).
2023 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 chief executive officer; and   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
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); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
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). PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).
2023 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 chief executive officer 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 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
[PL 2005, c. 560, §4 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
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 chief executive officer; and   [PL 1991, c. 302, §2 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
B. Submitting evidence of the divorce.   [PL 1991, c. 302, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1991, c. 302, §2 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
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). PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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 chief executive officer.   [PL 1993, c. 387, Pt. A, §20 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 387, §A20 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).
2023 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).
2023 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 §18452. Computation of benefit

§18452. Computation of benefit
1.  Member in service.
The total amount of the service retirement benefit for members qualified under section 18451, subsection 1, equals:
A. 1/50 of the member's average final compensation multiplied by the number of years of his membership service; and   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
B. If the member has prior service, 1/50 of his average final compensation multiplied by the number of years of prior service provided, that the number of years of prior service used in this computation may not exceed 25 years unless the participating local district has made the election provided under section 18352, subsection 2.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
2.  Member not in service.
The amount of the service retirement benefit for members qualified under section 18451, subsection 2, shall be computed in accordance with subsection 1.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
3.  Member with creditable service of 25 years or more.
The amount of the service retirement benefit for members qualified under section 18451, subsection 3 is computed in accordance with subsection 1, except that:
A. The amount arrived at under subsection 1 is reduced by applying to that amount the percentage that a life annuity due at 60 years of age bears to the life annuity due at the age of retirement.   [PL 2013, c. 391, §11 (AMD).]
B. For the purpose of making the computation under paragraph A, the board-approved tables of annuities in effect at the date of the member's retirement is used.   [PL 2013, c. 391, §11 (AMD).]
The amount of the service retirement benefit for members qualified under section 18451‑A is computed in accordance with subsection 1, except that any benefit reduction for retiring prior to 60 years of age for members qualified under section 18451‑A, subsection 1 or prior to 65 years of age for members qualified under section 18451-A, subsection 2 must be contained in the plan provisions adopted by rule pursuant to section 18801 that provide for the payment of the full actuarial cost of retiring prior to 60 years of age or 65 years of age as applicable.
[PL 2017, c. 392, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 391, §11 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 392, §8 (AMD).
2023 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 §18454. Spouse option; no reduction

§18454. Spouse option; no reduction
A participating local district may, by filing with the board a duly certified copy of its action, provide for all of its employees, in lieu of the benefit provided by section 18404, subsection 1, a benefit in accordance with the following terms and conditions.   [PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (RPR).]
1.  Limitation on beneficiary.
Beneficiaries eligible to receive the benefit under this section are limited to a surviving spouse or a dependent child or children.
A.   [PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (RP).]
B.   [PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (RP).]
C.   [PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (RP).]
[PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (RPR).]
2.  Payment to retiree.
A retirement benefit based upon section 18404, subsection 1, shall be paid to the retiree during the retiree's lifetime. Upon the death of the retiree, 1/2 of the amount being paid to the retiree shall be paid to the beneficiary the retiree has nominated by written designation duly acknowledged and filed with the chief executive officer at the time of retirement, if the beneficiary survives the retiree.
[PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (RPR); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
3.  Surviving spouse.
If the designated beneficiary is a surviving spouse, the benefit shall continue during the lifetime of the beneficiary.
[PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (RPR).]
4.  Dependent child or children.
If the designated beneficiary is a dependent child or dependent children, the benefit shall be paid to the dependent child, or if 2 or more dependent children are designated beneficiaries, the benefit shall be divided equally among them. When a dependent child ceases to meet the definition of dependent child, the benefit shall be divided among the remaining dependent children or paid to the remaining dependent child. Payment of the benefit shall continue until the remaining dependent child dies or ceases to meet the definition of "dependent child" under section 17001, subsection 12.
[PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 78, §7 (RPR). PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).
2023 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 §18455. Law governing benefit determination

§18455. Law governing benefit determination
1.  Termination on or after January 1, 1976.
If a member's final termination of service occurred on or after January 1, 1976, the retirement system law in effect on the date of termination shall govern the member's service retirement benefit.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
2.  Termination before January 1, 1976.
If a member's final termination of service occurred before January 1, 1976, the retirement system law in effect on January 1, 1976, shall govern the member's service retirement benefit.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
2023 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 §18456. Minimum benefit

§18456. Minimum benefit
Any member who has 10 or more years of creditable service at retirement is entitled to a minimum service retirement benefit of $100 a month. Any former participating local district employee who had 10 or more years of creditable service and who is receiving a retirement allowance, including adjustments provided by section 18407, which is less than $100 a month, shall have his retirement benefit increased to $100 a month the first day of the month following adoption of this section by the participating local district.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
2023 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 §18457. Restoration to service (REPEALED)

§18457. Restoration to service
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§43,48 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 699, §4 (RP).
2023 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 §18457-A. Restoration to service

§18457-A. Restoration to service
The plan provisions adopted by rule pursuant to section 18801 govern the return of a retiree to employment by an employer participating in the Participating Local District Consolidated Retirement Plan.   [PL 2017, c. 392, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 392, §9 (NEW).
2023 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 §18458. Recomputation of benefit

§18458. Recomputation of benefit
When a participating local district adopts the benefits provided by the Public Laws of 1973, chapter 542, benefits for former employees receiving a retirement benefit shall be recomputed as follows.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
1.  1/50 basis.
Each person receiving a service retirement benefit is entitled to a recomputation of benefits based upon the change in formula to a 1/50 basis.
A. The amount resulting from the recomputation, not including retirement benefit adjustments granted under section 18407, shall be paid to the retirement benefit recipient effective the first day of the month following the effective date of adoption of these benefits by the participating local district.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
B. Adjustments granted under section 18407 may not be changed by a recomputation of benefits under this section.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
2.  Three-year average basis.
Each person who is receiving a service retirement benefit which had been computed on the basis of a 5-year average highest compensation is entitled to a recomputation of benefits based on a 3-year average highest compensation.
A. If the recomputed benefit represents less than a 2% increase on the basic retirement benefit, not including amounts accrued under section 18407, the recomputed benefit will not be paid.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
B. If the recomputed benefit represents more than a 2% increase on the basic retirement benefit, the retirement system shall pay the recomputed benefits, effective the first day of the month following the effective date of adoption of these benefits by the participating local district.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
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§18459. Interchangeable benefits for law enforcement officers
Any service retirement benefits earned by a law enforcement officer under this article which are substantially similar or equal are interchangeable.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
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§18460. Discontinuation and substitution of benefits
A participating local district electing retirement programs under section 18453, subsections 1 to 9, may, by filing with the board a duly certified copy of its action:   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
1.  Discontinue benefits.
Discontinue any benefit under any of those subsections to any person qualifying for the benefit who was hired after the effective date of the district's action; and
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
2.  Substitution of benefits.
Substitute for the discontinued benefit any other benefit provided in this Part.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
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§18461. Collective bargaining rights
Nothing in section 18453, subsections 1 to 9, may be construed to affect in any way the rights of public employees to engage in collective bargaining for terms and conditions of employment.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
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§18501. Definition
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, "disabled" means mentally or physically incapacitated:   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
1.  Permanent.
To the extent that it is impossible to perform the duties of his employment position and the incapacity can be expected to be permanent; and
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
2.  Revealed by examination.
Such that the incapacity will be revealed by medical examination or tests conducted in accordance with section 18503.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
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§18501-A. Applicability
This article applies to all disabilities for which written applications are received by the chief executive officer before October 1, 1989. All disabilities for which written applications are received by the chief executive officer after September 30, 1989, are subject to article 3‑A.   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§10, 12 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 409, §§10,12 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).
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§18502. Application
1.  Written application.
In order to receive a benefit under this article, the person must apply in writing to the chief executive officer in the format specified by the chief executive officer.
A. [PL 2021, c. 277, §31 (RP).]
[PL 2021, c. 277, §31 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
2.  Approval.
The written application must be approved by the chief executive officer.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 643, §17 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 88, §30 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 277, §31 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).
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§18503. Examination or tests
The examination or tests to determine whether a member is disabled under section 18501 are governed as follows.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
1.  Agreed upon health care provider.
The examination or tests must be conducted by a health care provider mutually agreed upon by the chief executive officer and member claiming to be disabled.
[PL 2021, c. 277, §32 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
2.  Agreed upon place.
The examination or tests must be conducted at the health care provider's office or facility or at a place mutually agreed upon by the chief executive officer and member claiming to be disabled.
[PL 2021, c. 277, §32 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
3.  Costs.
The costs incurred under subsections 1 and 2 must be paid by the retirement system.
[PL 2021, c. 277, §32 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 88, §31 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 277, §32 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).
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§18504. Qualification for benefit
1.  Qualification.
Except as provided in subsection 2, a member qualifies for a disability retirement benefit if the member becomes disabled while in service and, for a member who by election remains covered under this section as written prior to its amendment by Public Law 1991, chapter 887, section 12, before normal retirement age.
A.   [PL 1991, c. 887, §12 (RP).]
B.   [PL 1991, c. 887, §12 (RP).]
[PL 1997, c. 384, §10 (AMD).]
2.  Exception.
A member with fewer than 5 years of continuous creditable service preceding that member's last date of service is not eligible for a disability retirement benefit if the disability is the result of a physical or mental condition that existed before the member's membership in a retirement program of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System, unless the disability is a result of, or has been substantially aggravated by, an injury or accident received in the line of duty but from events or circumstances not usually encountered within the scope of the member's employment.
[PL 2009, c. 322, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 434, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 887, §12 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 384, §10 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §244 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 322, §9 (AMD).
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§18505. Computation of benefit
When a member qualified under section 18504 retires, the member is entitled to receive a disability retirement benefit equal to 59% of the member's average final compensation. The 59% level must be reviewed for cost-neutral comparability as a part of the actuarial investigation provided under section 17107, subsection 2, paragraph E, beginning with the investigation made January 1, 1997 and every 6 years thereafter. The review that takes place every 6 years must compare actual experience under the disability plans with actuarial assumptions regarding election and costs of benefits under the new options elected and identify possible options for compliance with the federal Older Workers Benefit Protection Act that protect benefits for employees without additional cost to the State and participating local districts.   [PL 1995, c. 643, §18 (AMD).]
A member who by election remains covered, as to qualification for benefits, under section 18504 as written prior to its amendment by Public Law 1991, chapter 887, section 12, qualifies for a disability retirement benefit on meeting the requirements of section 18504, subsection 1, paragraphs C and D. When a member so qualified retires after approval for disability retirement by the chief executive officer in accordance with this Article, the member is entitled to receive a disability retirement benefit equal to 66 2/3% of the member's average final compensation.   [PL 1997, c. 384, §11 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 887, §13 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 595, §11 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 643, §18 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 384, §11 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).
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§18508. Statement of health
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 643, §19 (RP).
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§18509. Statement of compensation
1.  Requirement.
The chief executive officer shall require each beneficiary of a disability retirement benefit to submit, each calendar year, a statement of his compensation received from engaging in any gainful occupation during that year.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
2.  Failure to submit statement.
Failure to submit the statement under subsection 1, shall result in the following.
A. If the beneficiary fails to submit the statement required under subsection 1 within 30 days of receipt of the chief executive officer's request for the statement, the beneficiary's disability retirement benefit shall be discontinued until the statement is submitted.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
B. If the beneficiary fails to submit the statement required under subsection 1 within one year of receipt of the chief executive officer's request for the statement, all the beneficiary's rights to any further benefits shall cease.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).
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§18510. Optional election
1.  Election.
Any beneficiary entitled to a disability retirement benefit under section 1122 of the former retirement system law, as in effect immediately before July 1, 1977, may elect to be governed by this article instead of the law applicable to the disability retirement benefit which he is receiving.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
2.  Manner of election.
The election under subsection 1 must be made by written application to the chief executive officer within 6 months after adoption of this article by the participating local district.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
3.  Effect of election.
If the election under subsection 1 is made, this article shall apply from the date of the beneficiary's original eligibility for disability retirement, but any increases in benefits may only be granted from the date of election.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).
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§18511. Presumption of disability for active firefighters
1.  Definition.
For purposes of this section, a person is considered to be an active member of a municipal fire department or of a volunteer fire department or volunteer firefighters' association if the person aids in the extinguishment of fires, whether or not the person has administrative duties or other duties as a member of the department or association.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
2.  Presumption.
It is presumed that a member incurred a disability in the line of duty that occurred while in actual performance of duty at some definite time and place and that was not caused by the willful negligence of the member if:
A. The disability is the result of a cardiovascular injury that occurred, or a cardiovascular or pulmonary disease that developed, within 6 months of having participated in firefighting or in a training or drill that involved firefighting; and   [PL 2009, c. 322, §10 (AMD).]
B. The member was an active member of a municipal fire department or of a volunteer fire association, as defined in Title 30-A, section 3151, for at least 2 years before the injury or the onset of the disease.   [PL 2009, c. 322, §10 (AMD).]
C. [PL 2009, c. 322, §10 (RP).]
[PL 2009, c. 322, §10 (AMD).]
3.  Rebuttal.
This presumption is subject to rebuttal in accordance with the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 301.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 878, §B6 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 322, §10 (AMD).
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§18521. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]
1.  Disabled.
"Disabled" means that the member is mentally or physically incapacitated under the following conditions:
A. The incapacity is expected to be permanent;   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]
B. That the member is unable to perform the essential functions of the member's employment position with reasonable accommodation;   [PL 2021, c. 277, §34 (AMD).]
C. After the incapacity has continued for 2 years, the incapacity must render the member unable to engage in any substantially gainful activity for which the member is qualified by training, education or experience; and   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]
D. The incapacity may be revealed by examinations or tests conducted in accordance with section 18526.   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 277, §34 (AMD).]
2.  Employment position.
"Employment position" means:
A. The position in which the member is employed at the time the member becomes incapacitated; or   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]
B. A position of comparable stature and equal or greater compensation and benefits which is made available to the member by the member's employer.   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]
[PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 409, §§11,12 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 277, §34 (AMD).
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§18522. Applicability
This article applies to all disabilities for which written applications are received by the chief executive officer after September 30, 1989.   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 409, §§11,12 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).
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§18523. Statement of health
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 409, §§11,12 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 643, §20 (RP).