§17812. Limitation on benefits 
Benefits are limited as follows.   [PL 1987, c. 256, §11 (NEW).]
1.  One benefit only.  A beneficiary may select only one benefit, regardless of how many benefits he qualifies for.   
[PL 1987, c. 256, §11 (NEW).] 
2.  Election final.  Except as provided in section 17803, subsection 4, and section 17953, subsection 8, if a beneficiary elects a benefit after receiving reasonable notification of available options from the retirement system, the beneficiary's election of benefit is final and may not be changed or revoked at a later date.   
[PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).] 
SECTION HISTORY 
PL 1987, c. 256, §11 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 548, §A2 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES
Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS
5 §17801. Commitment to members and limitations
5 §17802. Eligibility for benefits
5 §17803. Election of methods of payment
5 §17805. Remarriage after retirement
5 §17806. Cost-of-living adjustment to retirement benefits
5 §17807. Persons retired under earlier law
5 §17808. Payment from certain funds
5 §17810. Earnable compensation continued