Maryland § 21-501
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 21-501, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-501.
(a) A retiree may elect to have the Board of Trustees deduct from the retiree’s allowance and pay for the retiree:
(1) dues for an employee organization;
(2) payments to the State Employees’ Credit Union of Maryland, Inc.;
(3) all or part of a premium for:
(i) insurance offered through an employee organization; or
(ii) State-approved medical insurance for retirees; or
(4) any other deduction that the Board of Trustees allows by regulation, in the interest of members or retirees.
(b) (1) A retiree who participates in medical insurance offered through a county may elect to have the Board of Trustees deduct from the retiree’s allowance and pay to the county all or part of the premium for locally approved medical insurance.
(2) Except for payments in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, the State system or any unit of the State is not responsible for paying for medical insurance offered through a county.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 21-501
What does Maryland Code § 21-501 cover?
Section 21-501 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 § 21-501?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 21-501" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 21-501 apply to my situation?
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