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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:28-b - Certain Teacher and Employee Members; Gainful Occupation.

100-A:28-b Certain Teacher and Employee Members;  Gainful Occupation. –
If the board of trustees finds that any disability beneficiary, receiving benefits under the provisions of RSA 100 or RSA 192, is engaged in or is able to engage in a gainful occupation paying more than the difference between his retirement allowance and the annual amount of compensation currently payable for the job classification last held by the beneficiary prior to his disability retirement, then his state annuity shall be reduced to an amount which, together with his member annuity and the annual amount earnable by him, is equal to the annual amount of compensation currently payable for the job classification last held by the disabled beneficiary. Such reduction shall not be made if the disabled beneficiary demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board of trustees that the annual compensation currently earnable by him does not exceed the difference between his retirement allowance and the annual amount of compensation currently payable for the job classification which he last held prior to his disability retirement. If his earning capacity is later changed, his state annuity may be further modified; provided that the new state annuity shall not exceed the amount of the state annuity originally granted nor an amount which, when added to the amount earnable by him, together with his member annuity, equals the annual amount of compensation currently payable for the job classification last held prior to his disability retirement. It shall be the responsibility of the disability beneficiary to file with the board of trustees, annually on a date determined by the board, proof of the annual amount of compensation currently earnable by him and of the annual amount of compensation currently payable for the job classification last held by him prior to his disability retirement.
Source.
1977, 421:3, eff. July 5, 1977.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:28-c - Participation Standards; Classified State Employees.

100-A:28-c Participation Standards;  Classified State Employees. –
I. In order to be eligible for participation in the retirement system, an employee as defined in RSA 100-A:1, V who is a classified employee of the state or of any department, commission, institution, or agency of the state government, must be employed in a full-time position with the state or a department, commission, institution, or agency of the state government, as defined by the department of administrative services, division of personnel. Employment by a classified employee in one or more part-time positions, as defined by the department of administrative services, division of personnel, shall not result in such employee's participation in the system, regardless of the number of hours worked in one or more part-time positions, regardless of whether the part-time position or positions may in some instances qualify for vacation pay, sick pay, or other benefits, and regardless of whether positions are held within one or more departments, commissions, institutions, or agencies.
II. Employment by a full-time classified employee of any department, commission, institution, or agency of the state government in a part-time position with a different department, commission, institution, or agency of the state government shall not result in retirement contributions being made in regard to the part-time position, nor shall that position be considered for the purposes of the member's participation in the retirement system.
III. Solely part-time state employment by a classified employee shall not entitle the person to benefits under this chapter or under RSA 21-I:30, RSA 21-I:30-a, or RSA 21-I:32.
IV. To the extent that any administrative rule of the New Hampshire retirement system is inconsistent with the provisions contained this section, the operation of that rule is hereby suspended.
Source.
2011, 248:1, eff. July 13, 2011.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:29 - Repealed by 1991, 358:7, I, eff. June 30, 1991.

100-A:29 Repealed by 1991, 358:7, I, eff. June 30, 1991. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:30 - Repealed by 1991, 358:7, II, eff. June 30, 1991.

100-A:30 Repealed by 1991, 358:7, II, eff. June 30, 1991. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:31 - Repealed by 1991, 358:7, III, eff. June 30, 1991.

100-A:31 Repealed by 1991, 358:7, III, eff. June 30, 1991. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:32 - Repealed by 1987, 335:9, I, eff. July 24, 1987.

100-A:32 Repealed by 1987, 335:9, I, eff. July 24, 1987. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:33 - Transfer of Members.

100-A:33 Transfer of Members. –
Any person who, as of May 31, 1989, is actively employed and is earning benefits and making contributions in accordance with the provisions of any predecessor system of the New Hampshire retirement system shall, effective August 1, 1989, earn benefits and make contributions under the provisions of this chapter and, upon retirement, death, disability, or termination shall be considered to have been a full member of the New Hampshire retirement system for the entire period of creditable service in either system as provided in RSA 100-A:4, I; provided, however, that any such person may elect, by notification in writing to the board of trustees on or before July 15, 1989, to continue to make contributions and earn benefits under the provisions of the predecessor system; and any such election shall thereafter be irrevocable.
Source.
1969, 282:1. 1989, 238:3, eff. May 24, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:33-a - Repealed by 1989, 238:9, II, eff. May 24, 1989.

100-A:33-a Repealed by 1989, 238:9, II, eff. May 24, 1989. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:33-b - Members of Predecessor Systems.

100-A:33-b Members of Predecessor Systems. –
Notwithstanding RSA 100-A:33 or any other provisions of law, any person who is a member of any predecessor system of the New Hampshire retirement system and is currently receiving benefits, or upon that person's retirement, death, disability, or termination, shall, upon the payment of any actuarially determined accrued liability cost, be considered to have been a full member of the New Hampshire retirement system for the entire period of creditable service in either system and shall receive all benefits to which he or she is entitled as a full member of the New Hampshire retirement system. Any funds made available for payment of such accrued liability cost shall not be a draw on any state funds.
Source.
1998, 295:1, eff. July 1, 1998.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:34-a - Transfer of Benefits.

100-A:34-a Transfer of Benefits. –
All retired employee and teacher members of predecessor systems of the New Hampshire retirement system except teachers retired prior to July 1, 1957, irrespective of date of retirement, shall receive benefits according to the provisions of this chapter for group I members of the New Hampshire retirement system, as provided in 1988, 193:7, effective July 1, 1988.
Source.
1989, 238:4, eff. May 24, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:35 - Merger of New Hampshire Teachers' Retirement System.

100-A:35 Merger of New Hampshire Teachers' Retirement System. –
Effective July 1, 1973, the New Hampshire teachers' retirement system, as provided by RSA 192, shall be merged into and become a part of the New Hampshire retirement system. All retired members and beneficiaries who are receiving or are eligible to receive benefits under RSA 192 shall receive the same benefits from the New Hampshire retirement system, but in accordance with the payment provisions and restrictions of the New Hampshire teachers' retirement system. All assets and liabilities under the New Hampshire teachers' retirement system are hereby transferred to the New Hampshire retirement system. The regulations and provisions of the New Hampshire teachers' retirement system shall hereby be considered a part of the regulations and provisions of the New Hampshire retirement system for purposes of administering this section.
Source.
1973, 540:1. 1989, 238:5, eff. May 24, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:36 - Termination of the New Hampshire Teachers' Retirement System.

100-A:36 Termination of the New Hampshire Teachers' Retirement System. –
Effective July 1, 1973, the New Hampshire teachers' retirement system as provided under RSA 192:1-29 shall cease to exist as an operating retirement system. All assets and liabilities of the New Hampshire teachers' retirement system are hereby transferred to the New Hampshire retirement system to be administered in accordance with RSA 100-A:35. The regulations and provisions of the New Hampshire teachers' retirement system shall be considered a part of the regulations and provisions of the New Hampshire retirement system for purposes of administering RSA 100-A:35.
Source.
1973, 540:2, eff. July 1, 1973.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:36-a - Merger of Employees' Retirement System of the State of New Hampshire.

100-A:36-a Merger of Employees' Retirement System of the State of New Hampshire. –
Effective January 1, 1976, the employees' retirement system of the state of New Hampshire, as provided by RSA 100, shall be merged into and become a part of the New Hampshire retirement system. All retired members and beneficiaries who are receiving or are eligible to receive benefits under RSA 100 shall receive the same benefits from the New Hampshire retirement system, but in accordance with the payment provisions and restrictions of the employees' retirement system of the state of New Hampshire. All assets and liabilities under the employees' retirement system of the state of New Hampshire are hereby transferred to the New Hampshire retirement system. The regulations and provisions of the employees' retirement system of the state of New Hampshire shall hereby be considered a part of the regulations and provisions of the New Hampshire retirement system for purposes of administering this section.
Source.
1975, 461:7. 1989, 238:6, eff. May 24, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:36-b - Termination of Employees' Retirement System of the State of New Hampshire.

100-A:36-b Termination of Employees' Retirement System of the State of New Hampshire. –
Effective January 1, 1976, the employees' retirement system of the state of New Hampshire shall cease to exist as an operating retirement system. All assets and liabilities of the employees' retirement system of the state of New Hampshire are hereby transferred to the New Hampshire retirement system to be administered in accordance with RSA 100-A:36-a. The regulations and provisions of the employees' retirement system of the state of New Hampshire shall be considered a part of the regulations and provisions of the New Hampshire retirement system for purposes of administering RSA 100-A:36-a.
Source.
1975, 461:7, eff. July 1, 1975.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:36-c - Repealed by 1987, 335:9, II, eff. July 24, 1987.

100-A:36-c Repealed by 1987, 335:9, II, eff. July 24, 1987. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:36-d - Repealed by 1989, 238:9, III, eff. May 24, 1989.

100-A:36-d Repealed by 1989, 238:9, III, eff. May 24, 1989. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:36-e - Merger of New Hampshire Permanent Firemen's Retirement System.

100-A:36-e Merger of New Hampshire Permanent Firemen's Retirement System. –
Effective January 1, 1982, the New Hampshire permanent firemen's retirement system, as provided by RSA 102, shall be merged into and become a part of the New Hampshire retirement system. All retired members and beneficiaries who are receiving or are eligible to receive benefits under RSA 102 shall receive the same benefits from the New Hampshire retirement system, but in accordance with the payment provisions and restrictions of the New Hampshire permanent firemen's retirement system. All assets and liabilities under the New Hampshire permanent firemen's retirement system are hereby transferred to the New Hampshire retirement system. The rules and provisions of the New Hampshire permanent firemen's retirement system shall hereby be considered a part of the rules and provisions of the New Hampshire retirement system for purposes of administering this section.
Source.
1981, 559:1. 1989, 238:7, eff. May 24, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:36-f - Termination of New Hampshire Permanent Firemen's Retirement System.

100-A:36-f Termination of New Hampshire Permanent Firemen's Retirement System. –
Effective January 1, 1982, the New Hampshire permanent firemen's retirement system shall cease to exist as an operating retirement system. All assets and liabilities of the New Hampshire permanent firemen's retirement system are hereby transferred to the New Hampshire retirement system to be administered in accordance with RSA 100-A:36-e. The rules and provisions of the New Hampshire permanent firemen's retirement system shall be considered a part of the rules and provisions of the New Hampshire retirement system for purposes of administering RSA 100-A:36-e.
Source.
1981, 559:1, eff. July 1, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:36-g - Merger of New Hampshire Policemen's Retirement System.

100-A:36-g Merger of New Hampshire Policemen's Retirement System. –
Effective July 1, 1989, the New Hampshire policemen's retirement system, as provided by RSA 103, shall be merged into and become a part of the New Hampshire retirement system. All retired members and beneficiaries who are receiving or are eligible to receive benefits under RSA 103 shall receive the same benefits from the New Hampshire retirement system, but in accordance with the payment provisions and restrictions of the New Hampshire policemen's retirement system. All assets and liabilities under the New Hampshire policemen's retirement system are hereby transferred to the New Hampshire retirement system. The rules and provisions of the New Hampshire policemen's retirement system shall hereby be considered a part of the rules and provisions of the New Hampshire retirement system for purposes of administering this section.
Source.
1989, 238:8, eff. May 24, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:36-h - Termination of New Hampshire Policemen's Retirement System.

100-A:36-h Termination of New Hampshire Policemen's Retirement System. –
Effective July 1, 1989, the New Hampshire policemen's retirement system shall cease to exist as an operating retirement system. All assets and liabilities of the New Hampshire policemen's retirement system are hereby transferred to the New Hampshire retirement system to be administered in accordance with RSA 100-A:36-g. The rules and provisions of the New Hampshire policemen's retirement system shall be considered a part of the rules and provisions of the New Hampshire retirement system for purposes of administering RSA 100-A:36-g.
Source.
1989, 238:8, eff. May 24, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:40 - Repealed by 1989, 400:4, I, eff. July 1, 1989.

100-A:40 Repealed by 1989, 400:4, I, eff. July 1, 1989. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:41-b - Repealed by 2014, 183:9, II, eff. July 1, 2014.

100-A:41-b Repealed by 2014, 183:9, II, eff. July 1, 2014. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:41-c, 100-A:41-d - Repealed by 2019, 340:2, eff. July 1, 2019.

100-A:41-c, 100-A:41-d Repealed by 2019, 340:2, eff. July 1, 2019. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:41-e - Cost of Living Adjustment; Supplemental Allowance.

100-A:41-e Cost of Living Adjustment;  Supplemental Allowance. –
I. Any retired member of the New Hampshire retirement system or any of its predecessor systems, who has been retired for at least 60 months prior to or on July 1, 2019, or any beneficiary of such member who is receiving an allowance, shall be entitled to receive a cost of living adjustment (COLA) as a supplemental allowance, on the retired member's first anniversary date occurring after July 1, 2020. The amount of such supplemental allowance shall be 1
1/2 percent of a member's or beneficiary's annual retirement allowance which is $50,000 or less, or otherwise 1
1/2 percent of the first $50,000 of a retired member's or beneficiary's allowance.
II. The total actuarial cost of the supplemental allowance under paragraph I, as determined by the actuary and certified by the board of trustees of the retirement system, shall be terminally funded from the state annuity accumulation fund.
III. The supplemental allowance shall become a permanent addition to the beneficiary's base retirement allowance and shall be included in the monthly annuity paid to the retired member, or to the member's beneficiary if the member is deceased and the beneficiary is receiving an allowance under RSA 100-A:8, 100-A:9, 100-A:12, 100-A:13, or similar provisions of predecessor systems.
Source.
2019, 340:1, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:42 - Repealed by 1989, 400:4, II, eff. July 1, 1989.

100-A:42 Repealed by 1989, 400:4, II, eff. July 1, 1989. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:42-a - Repealed by 1989, 400:4, III, eff. July 1, 1989.

100-A:42-a Repealed by 1989, 400:4, III, eff. July 1, 1989. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:42-b - Repealed by 1989, 400:4, IV, eff. July 1, 1989.

100-A:42-b Repealed by 1989, 400:4, IV, eff. July 1, 1989. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:42-c - Repealed by 1989, 400:4, V, eff. July 1, 1989.

100-A:42-c Repealed by 1989, 400:4, V, eff. July 1, 1989. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:43 - Withdrawal Authorized.

100-A:43 Withdrawal Authorized. –
Notwithstanding any governing board, or authority which, pursuant to RSA 100:29 or 30, RSA 100:49 or 50 or any governing board or authority which, pursuant to RSA 100-A:20 or RSA 100-A:29 or 30, elected to have its officers and employees become eligible to participate under the respective systems, such officers and employees are hereby authorized to withdraw from the retirement system on the next anniversary date of their participation provided notice is filed with the board of trustees, on a form prescribed by the board, no less than 120 days prior to the withdrawal date. The right of an employer to withdraw from the retirement system under this section shall be subject to the condition that prior to withdrawal, the employer shall present to the board of trustees a certified report from an enrolled actuary which states that the alternative benefits which shall be provided to its employees shall be at least equal to the benefits which the employees currently receive from the retirement system; provided, however, that an employer which has an established unfunded accrued liability at the time which it elects to withdraw from the retirement system under this section, and whose officers and employees have elected to and are receiving retirement benefits or have filed for a vested deferred retirement allowance, shall pay the balance of the unfunded accrued liability on a prorated basis as determined by the retirement system actuary for any such officers or employees.
Source.
1977, 262:1. 1983, 308:1, eff. July 1, 1983; 443:2, eff. July 1, 1983 at 12:01 a.m.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:43-a - Withdrawal Procedure.

100-A:43-a Withdrawal Procedure. –
The withdrawal authorized by RSA 100-A:43 may occur upon the following conditions:
I. That
3/4 of the officers and employees of said employer who are members of the retirement system and who are eligible under the provisions of RSA 100-A:10 for a vested deferred retirement allowance vote to withdraw, such vote being advisory only; and
II. If the governing body shall elect to withdraw as a participating employer and further, that the governing body submits written notice of the employee vote and the request to withdraw to the board of trustees of the New Hampshire retirement system.
Source.
1983, 344:1, eff. Aug. 17, 1983.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:43-b - Officer or Employee Rights Upon Withdrawal.

100-A:43-b Officer or Employee Rights Upon Withdrawal. –
Any officer or employee withdrawing from the retirement system pursuant to RSA 100-A:43 and 100-A:43-a shall be entitled to withdraw his accumulated member contributions which shall be credited with accumulated interest to the date of withdrawal. After withdrawal, the employer will cease to be required to make contributions to the retirement system for the normal contribution or to the balance of the established unfunded accrued liability.
Source.
1983, 344:1, eff. Aug. 17, 1983.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:44 - Appointment; Removal.

100-A:44 Appointment;  Removal. –
The board of trustees of the retirement system shall have the full power to appoint and compensate an executive director to perform such duties on such terms as it may require.
Source.
1977, 488:10. 2000, 246:4. 2001, 158:78, eff. July 1, 2001.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:45 - Oath; Bond.

100-A:45 Oath;  Bond. –
Before entering upon the duties of the office, the executive director shall be sworn, and shall give bond to the state in the sum of $20,000, with sufficient sureties to be approved by the board, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of the office. The bond shall be filed and preserved in the office of the secretary of state.
Source.
1977, 488:10. 2000, 246:4, eff. July 1, 2000.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:46 - Duties.

100-A:46 Duties. –
The executive director shall be in charge of the office of the board of trustees of the retirement system under the direction of the board. The executive director shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the board.
Source.
1977, 488:10. 2000, 246:4, eff. July 1, 2000.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:47 - Salary.

100-A:47 Salary. –
The annual salary of the executive director shall be set at such rates as the board of trustees may deem necessary to attract and retain a suitably qualified individual.
Source.
1977, 488:10. 2000, 246:4. 2001, 158:79, eff. July 1, 2001.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:48, 100-A:49 - Repealed by 1989, 238:9, IV, eff. May 24, 1989.

100-A:48, 100-A:49 Repealed by 1989, 238:9, IV, eff. May 24, 1989. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:50 - Medical Insurance Coverage.

100-A:50 Medical Insurance Coverage. –
I. Every political subdivision of the state that provides for its active employees any group medical insurance or group health care plan, including but not limited to hospitalization, hospital medical care, surgical care, dental care, or other group medical or health care plan, shall permit its employees upon retirement to continue to participate in the same medical insurance or health care group or plan as its active employees. Retired employees shall be deemed to be part of the same group as active employees of the same employer for purposes of determining medical insurance premiums. Coverage for spouses, other family members and beneficiaries of retirees shall also be permitted to the extent that coverage is provided for the spouses, other family members and beneficiaries of active employees. Present retirees not covered shall be permitted to rejoin the active employee health insurance or health care group. Persons retired prior to July 1, 1988, shall be given the opportunity to rejoin the group during a 2-year period, beginning on July 1, 1989, and ending on July 1, 1991. Such persons shall continue to participate in the same coverage as active employees without any benefit waiting period.
II. Each political subdivision, as employer, may elect to pay the full cost of group medical insurance or health care coverage for its retirees, or may require each retiree to pay any part or all of the cost of the retiree's participation. Such election may be made separately for retirees from different job classifications.
Source.
1988, 191:5. 1989, 348:2. 1990, 277:5, eff. July 1, 1990.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:51 - Authorized Deductions.

100-A:51 Authorized Deductions. –
Upon request in writing of any retired former policeman, fireman, teacher, or employee member or beneficiary of the New Hampshire retirement system who participates in a group medical insurance or health care plan under the sponsorship of a political subdivision of the state as the retiree's former employer, the retirement system shall deduct from the monthly retirement allowance of such retired member or beneficiary the cost to the retiree or beneficiary of such medical insurance or health care coverage. The amounts so deducted shall be paid over by the retirement system for the benefit of the retiree or beneficiary, either directly to the insurer or health care provider or to the employer, as may be determined by agreement between the trustees of the retirement system and the employer.
Source.
1988, 191:5, eff. July 1, 1988.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:53 - Method of Financing; Group II.

100-A:53 Method of Financing;  Group II. –
I. The benefits provided under RSA 100-A:52 shall be provided by a 401(h) subtrust of the New Hampshire retirement system. Beginning July 1, 2009, the 401(h) subtrust shall be funded by allocating to the subtrust the lesser of:
(a) 25 percent of group II employer contributions made for group II; or
(b) The percentage of group II employer contributions made for group II determined by the actuary to be the minimum rate necessary to maintain the benefits provided under RSA 100-A:52.
II. [Repealed.]
III. Except as provided in RSA 100-A:54, II, all contributions made to the retirement system to provide medical benefits under RSA 100-A:52 shall be maintained in a separate account, the 401(h) subtrust, and such funds shall not be used for or diverted to any purpose other than to provide said medical benefits. Similarly, none of the funds accumulated to provide the retirement benefits set forth in this chapter, including the special account established under RSA 100-A:16, II(h), may be used or diverted to provide medical benefits under RSA 100-A:52. The funds, if any, accumulated to provide medical benefits under RSA 100-A:52 may be invested pursuant to the provisions of RSA 100-A:15.
Source.
1988, 191:5. 1993, 331:11. 1994, 310:2. 1999, 274:3. 2008, 300:9, 27. 2012, 261:14, I, eff. July 1, 2012.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:53-a - Repealed by 2000, 266:9, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.

100-A:53-a Repealed by 2000, 266:9, eff. Jan. 1, 2001. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:53-b - Method of Financing; Group I Teachers.

100-A:53-b Method of Financing;  Group I Teachers. –
I. The benefits provided under RSA 100-A:52-a shall be provided by a 401(h) subtrust of the New Hampshire retirement system. Beginning July 1, 2009, the 401(h) subtrust shall be funded by allocating to the subtrust the lesser of:
(a) 25 percent of group I teacher employer contributions made for group I teachers; or
(b) The percentage of group I employer contributions made for group I teachers determined by the actuary to be the minimum rate necessary to maintain the benefits provided under RSA 100-A:52-a.
II. All contributions made to the retirement system to provide medical benefits under RSA 100-A:52-a shall be maintained in a separate account, the 401(h) subtrust. All funds and accumulated interest shall not be used for or diverted to any purpose other than to provide said medical benefits. Similarly, none of the funds accumulated to provide the retirement benefits set forth in this chapter, may be used or diverted to provide medical benefits under RSA 100-A:52-a. The funds, if any, providing medical benefits under RSA 100-A:52-a may be invested pursuant to the provisions of RSA 100-A:15.
Source.
1999, 274:4. 2000, 266:3. 2008, 300:10, 28. 2012, 261:7, eff. July 1, 2012.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:53-c - Method of Financing; Group I Political Subdivision Employees.

100-A:53-c Method of Financing;  Group I Political Subdivision Employees. –
I. The benefits provided under RSA 100-A:52-a shall be provided by a 401(h) subtrust of the New Hampshire retirement system. Beginning July 1, 2009, the 401(h) subtrust shall be funded by allocating to the subtrust the lesser of:
(a) 25 percent of group I employer contributions made for group I political subdivision employees; or
(b) The percentage of group I employer contributions made for group I political subdivision employees determined by the actuary to be the minimum rate necessary to maintain the benefits provided under RSA 100-A:52-a.
II. All contributions made to the retirement system to provide medical benefits under RSA 100-A:52-a shall be maintained in a separate account, the 401(h) subtrust. All funds and accumulated interest shall not be used for or diverted to any purpose other than to provide said medical benefits. Similarly, none of the funds accumulated to provide the retirement benefits set forth in this chapter, may be used or diverted to provide medical benefits under RSA 100-A:52-a. The funds, if any, providing medical benefits under RSA 100-A:52-a may be invested pursuant to the provisions of RSA 100-A:15.
Source.
2000, 266:4. 2008, 300:11, 29. 2012, 261:8, eff. July 1, 2012.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:53-d - Method of Financing; Group I State Employees.

100-A:53-d Method of Financing;  Group I State Employees. –
I. The benefits provided under RSA 100-A:52-b shall be provided by a 401(h) subtrust of the New Hampshire retirement system. Beginning July 1, 2009, the 401(h) subtrust shall be funded by allocating to the subtrust the lesser of:
(a) 25 percent of group I employer contributions made for group I state employees; or
(b) The percentage of group I employer contributions made for group I state employees determined by the actuary to be the minimum rate necessary to maintain the benefits provided under RSA 100-A:52-b.
II. All contributions made to the retirement system to provide medical benefits under RSA 100-A:52-b shall be maintained in a separate account, the 401(h) subtrust. All funds and accumulated interest shall not be used for or diverted to any purpose other than to provide said medical benefits. Similarly, none of the funds accumulated to provide the retirement benefits set forth in this chapter, may be used or diverted to provide medical benefits under RSA 100-A:52-a. The funds, if any, providing medical benefits under RSA 100-A:52-b may be invested pursuant to the provisions of RSA 100-A:15.
Source.
2001, 158:111. 2008, 300:12, 30. 2012, 261:9, eff. July 1, 2012.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:53-e - Temporary Contribution Amounts and Ratification.

100-A:53-e Temporary Contribution Amounts and Ratification. –
I. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 100-A:53, 100-A:53-b, 100-A:53-c, and 100-A:53-d, for the period beginning July 1, 2000, and ending June 30, 2007, 33
1/3 percent of group II employer contributions, group I teacher contributions, group I employer contributions, and group I state employer contributions shall be allocated to the 401(h) subtrust of the New Hampshire retirement system in order to pay for the benefits provided under RSA 100-A:52, 100-A:52-a, and 100-A:52-b, subject to applicable limits under the Internal Revenue Code.
II. [Repealed.]
III. Actions taken by the New Hampshire retirement system in accordance with this section are hereby ratified.
Source.
2008, 300:26. 2012, 261:14, II, eff. July 1, 2012.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:55 - Application.

100-A:55 Application. –
I. The additional benefits provided under RSA 100-A:52 shall apply to persons who are active or retired members of group II as of June 30, 2000; to persons who prior to July 1, 1988, had completed no less than 20 years of group II creditable service, but who for reasons other than retirement or death ceased to be a group II member prior to attaining the age of 45, and who, as of July 1, 1993, are eligible for vested deferred retirement benefits; and to persons who are group II permanent policemen or permanent firemen members on disability retirement as the natural and proximate result of injuries suffered while in the performance of duty who become permanent policemen members of group II before July 1, 2005 or permanent firemen members of group II before July 1, 2005. Such additional benefits shall not apply to other persons who become members of group II after the dates stated in this paragraph, without future legislation to include them. It is the intent of the legislature that future group II members shall be included only if the total cost of such inclusion can be terminally funded.
I-a. It is the intent of the legislature that future group I teacher members eligible after July 1, 2008 shall be included under the provisions of RSA 100-A:52-a only if the total cost of such inclusion can be terminally funded.
I-b. It is the intent of the legislature that future group I political subdivision employee members eligible after July 1, 2008 shall be included under the provisions of RSA 100-A:52-a only if the total cost of such inclusion can be terminally funded.
I-c. It is the intent of the legislature that future group I state employee members eligible after July 1, 2004 shall be included under the provisions of RSA 100-A:52-b only if the total cost of such inclusion can be terminally funded.
II. For the purposes of this subdivision, group II in the New Hampshire retirement system shall include predecessor systems under RSA 102 and RSA 103.
Source.
1988, 191:5. 1993, 331:12. 1994, 310:3. 1998, 232:1. 1999, 274:5, 7. 2000, 263:1; 266:5, 6. 2001, 158:112; 264:2; 275:5. 2002, 128:1. 2003, 294:1. 2004, 146:2. 2008, 300:31. 2012, 261:10, eff. July 1, 2012.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-A - New Hampshire Retirement System › Section 100-A:56 - State Retiree Health Plan Commission.

100-A:56 State Retiree Health Plan Commission. –
I. There is hereby established a state retiree health plan commission consisting of the following members:
(a) One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(c) One member appointed by the governor.
(d) The state treasurer.
(e) The commissioner of the department of administrative services, or designee.
II. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate while attending to the duties of the commission.
III. The commission shall:
(a) Determine the actuarial assumptions to be used in the actuarial valuation of liabilities relative to state retiree health benefits.
(b) Ensure that an actuarial valuation report is completed by a qualified, independent actuary and submitted to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, and the governor, on or before December 31 of every odd-numbered year.
(c) [Repealed.]
(d) [Repealed.]
IV. The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. The terms of the members of the commission shall be coterminous with their terms of office.
Source.
2007, 263:41. 2009, 144:281, eff. July 1, 2009. 2014, 89:1, eff. Aug. 10, 2014. 2017, 44:1, eff. July 8, 2017; 66:1, eff. Aug. 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-B - New Hampshire Length of Service Awards Program for Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Emergency Medical Personnel › Section 100-B:1 - Purpose.

100-B:1 Purpose. –
The purpose of the length of service awards program is to provide service awards to volunteer and call firefighters and emergency medical personnel of volunteer municipal groups as organized under RSA 154:1, I(a)-(c). This program shall provide an income after a period of vesting to those that meet the yearly certification criteria and who have made periodic payments into the program's plan. This program includes a deferred compensation plan. Contributions shall be made by the municipality and the individual into the plan. Participation in the plan is voluntary, and must be approved by each local legislative body.
Source.
1996, 211:1. 1998, 371:2, eff. June 26, 1998.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-B - New Hampshire Length of Service Awards Program for Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Emergency Medical Personnel › Section 100-B:3 - Authorization.

100-B:3 Authorization. –
Authorization for a sponsor to join and participate in the state length of service awards program, and to establish service awards programs for volunteer or call firefighters, and emergency medical personnel of a municipality shall result from the affirmative vote of 2/3 of the legislative body of the municipality having control over the fire department or emergency medical group. Once this program has been established, it may be discontinued by following the same voting process.
Source.
1996, 211:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-B - New Hampshire Length of Service Awards Program for Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Emergency Medical Personnel › Section 100-B:4 - General Requirements.

100-B:4 General Requirements. –
I. No fire department, fire district, or municipality shall be required to establish an awards program.
II. An active volunteer or call firefighter, or emergency medical technician shall be eligible to participate in any service awards program provided under this chapter if the active volunteer firefighter, call firefighter, or emergency medical technician has reached the age of 18, has completed at least one year of firefighting service, and has achieved state certified level I firefighter or has attained certification as an emergency medical technician.
III. Each volunteer eligible for membership shall file an application for membership in the plan with the local governing body, which shall certify that the prospective member has fulfilled the requirements of a volunteer. Once a volunteer becomes a member in the plan, the member may not withdraw contributions with the credited interest thereon unless such member terminates volunteer service with the department, subject to the conditions as set forth in RSA 100-B:6 and RSA 100-B:12.
IV. A volunteer's status as a member shall continue after being accepted as a member of the plan except for the following circumstances which constitute a break in service:
(a) If the volunteer is unable to meet the eligibility requirements for any annual period, a volunteer may rejoin the plan as of any future January 1, if the member qualifies as a volunteer.
(b) If the volunteer is granted a leave of absence for any annual period, a volunteer may rejoin the plan as of any future January 1, if the member qualifies as a volunteer.
(c) A volunteer who is terminated for any reason other than death, disability or retirement shall be entitled to a lump sum payment equal to the member's contributions with credited interest thereon to the date of such termination payable within 90 days after such termination with the added provision that the volunteer may elect to maintain contributions in the plan for a period not to exceed the volunteer's credited length of service at termination for purposes of later resuming volunteer service.
(d) If the volunteer qualifies and resumes services, the volunteer may rejoin the plan as of any future January 1. If the volunteer does not resume volunteer service within the period of the credited length of service, the provisions of subparagraph (c) shall apply at the end of the period.
Source.
1996, 211:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-B - New Hampshire Length of Service Awards Program for Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Emergency Medical Personnel › Section 100-B:4-a - Hazardous Duty Group.

100-B:4-a Hazardous Duty Group. –
I. A sponsor may establish a hazardous duty group as an addition to the service awards program in this chapter according to the procedure for adoption provided in RSA 100-B:3. Upon adoption of a hazardous duty group by a sponsor, the sponsor shall allocate 7.5 percent of base pay compensation of a participant for services performed for contribution to the trust fund under RSA 100-B:8.
II. The committee shall establish in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A the following:
(a) The procedures and requirements for participation in the deferred compensation plan by members of a hazardous duty group.
(b) The definition and determination of compensation or base pay of a hazardous duty group participant.
(c) The administration and qualification of the provision of this section as a safe harbor retirement benefit plan in compliance with Internal Revenue Code requirements, and applicable Internal Revenue Service rules and orders.
Source.
2002, 132:2, eff. July 8, 2002.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-B - New Hampshire Length of Service Awards Program for Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Emergency Medical Personnel › Section 100-B:5 - Benefit Dates.

100-B:5 Benefit Dates. –
I. The benefit date of members in the plan shall be the later of:
(a) Attainment of age 60.
(b) Completion of at least 20 years of credited service.
II. A member who is satisfactorily able to perform the member's duties may remain in active volunteer service after the member's benefit date. The first day of the calendar month following such actual retirement shall be the member's deferred benefit date.
III. A member who qualifies for benefits under paragraph I may begin to receive benefits at the member's benefit date even though the member continues volunteer service. No additional credit shall be earned beyond the 20 years required for benefit eligibility.
Source.
1996, 211:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title VI - Public Officers and Employees › Chapter 100-B - New Hampshire Length of Service Awards Program for Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Emergency Medical Personnel › Section 100-B:6 - Distribution of Accumulated Contributions.

100-B:6 Distribution of Accumulated Contributions. –
I. There shall be a distribution of the accumulated contributions of the member or sponsor upon the first to occur of the following:
(a) Termination of volunteer service;
(b) Attainment of age 60 by the member; or
(c) Death of the member.
II. The distribution shall occur as a lump sum or as a single premium annuity, payable to the member, or to the named beneficiary or beneficiaries of the member, in the case of distribution after the member's death.
III. No distributions paid under the plan shall commence prior to January 1, 2001.
Source.
1996, 211:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.