Maine § 18451-A. - Qualification for benefits for members covered under chapter 427
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 18451-A. — Qualification for benefits for members covered under chapter 427, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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.
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:
(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:
(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).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Maine Revised Statutes § 18451-A. cover?
Section 18451-A. ("Qualification for benefits for members covered under chapter 427") 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.
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