Maine § 17803. - Election of methods of payment
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 17803. — Election of methods of payment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17803.. Election of methods of payment
1. Definition. As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, "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).]
2. Election. In order to receive a benefit, a qualifying member must elect to have the qualifying member's service retirement benefit payable under any of the methods in section 17804.
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 the qualifying member desires to retire.
4. Change of election. A qualifying member may revoke the qualifying member's 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.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 17803.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 17803. cover?
Section 17803. ("Election of methods of payment") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 17803.?
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