Maryland § 2-507
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-507, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-507.
(a) Subject to the regulations adopted under § 2–503 of this subtitle, a State employee may enroll and participate in any of the health insurance or other benefit options established under the Program.
(b) The surviving spouse of a State employee who died while employed by the State may enroll and participate in the health insurance benefit options established under the Program as long as the surviving spouse:
(1) is receiving an allowance under Title 29, Subtitle 2 of this article; or
(2) is the sole primary designated beneficiary and receiving a periodic distribution of benefits under an optional retirement program under Title 30 of this article.
(c) The surviving child or dependent parent of a State Police officer who died while employed by the State may enroll and participate in the health insurance benefit options established under the Program as long as the child or parent is receiving an allowance under Title 29, Subtitle 2 of this article.
(d) The surviving child or dependent parent of a correctional officer who at the time of death was a member of the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System and who died while employed by the State may enroll and participate in the health insurance benefit options established under the Program as long as the child or parent is receiving an allowance under Title 29, Subtitle 2 of this article.
(e) The surviving child or dependent parent of a State employee who at the time of death was a member of the Employees’ Retirement System, Employees’ Pension System, Teachers’ Retirement System, or Teachers’ Pension System and who was killed or died while employed by the State may enroll and participate in the health insurance benefit options established under the Program as long as the child or parent is receiving an allowance under Title 29, Subtitle 2 of this article.
(f) The surviving child or dependent parent of an individual who at the time of death was a member of the Judges’ Retirement System and who died while employed by the State may enroll and participate in the health insurance benefit options established under the Program as long as the child or parent is receiving an allowance under Title 29, Subtitle 2 of this article.
(g) (1) This subsection applies to an individual receiving an allowance under § 29–203(b), § 29–204(b), § 29–204.1, § 29–204.2, or § 29–204.3 of this article.
(2) An individual described under paragraph (1) of this subsection who elects to participate in the health insurance benefit options established under the Program shall be entitled to the maximum allowable State subsidy provided for a State retiree.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-507
What does Maryland Code § 2-507 cover?
Section 2-507 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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 Maryland § 2-507?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 2-507 apply to my situation?
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