§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).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES
Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS
5 §18401. Amendment not to cause reduction in benefit
5 §18402. Eligibility for benefits
5 §18403. Election of methods of payment
5 §18405. Remarriage after retirement
5 §18406. Liability for payment of benefits
5 §18407. Cost-of-living adjustment to retirement benefit
5 §18408. Payment of benefits when a district disbands or dissolves
5 §18409. Payment from certain funds
5 §18411. Earnable compensation continued