Maine § 850-L. - Disqualification of covered individual
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 850-L. — Disqualification of covered individual, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 850-L.. Disqualification of covered individual
1. False statement; misrepresentation. A covered individual is disqualified from family leave benefits and medical leave benefits for one year if the individual is determined by the department to have willfully made a false statement or misrepresentation regarding a material fact, or willfully failed to report a material fact, to obtain benefits under this subchapter.
2. Erroneous payment. If family leave benefits or medical leave benefits are paid erroneously or as the result of willful misrepresentation or a claim for family leave benefits or medical leave benefits is rejected after benefits are paid, the department may seek repayment of benefits from the recipient. The department shall exercise discretion to waive, in whole or in part, the amount of any such payments if the recovery would be against equity and good conscience.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 850-L.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 850-L. cover?
Section 850-L. ("Disqualification of covered individual") 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 § 850-L.?
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