Code of Massachusetts Regulations
840 CMR - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION
Title 840 CMR 10.00 - Standard Rules for Disability Retirement
Section 10.06 - Proceedings for Ordinary or Accidental Disability Retirement; Applications; Additional Information
Current through Register 1537, December 20, 2024
Proceedings for ordinary or accidental disability retirement may be brought by filing an application with the retirement board and with the employer. The application shall consist of the forms prescribed by 840 CMR 10.06, and shall be considered filed as of the date upon which the applicant completes and submits all the required forms to the retirement board. If the retirement board or PERAC believes any part of the application contains false, fictitious or fraudulent information, the board or PERAC shall notify the Attorney General or the appropriate district attorney.
(1) Voluntary Retirement. Any member in service who becomes totally and permanently unable to perform the essential duties of his or her job under the circumstances described in M.G.L. c. 32, § 6 (relating to ordinary disability) or § 7 (relating to accidental disability) may file an application for retirement. Every member-applicant shall also file:
(2) Involuntary Retirement. The department head of any member in service who becomes totally and permanently unable to perform the essential duties of his or her job under the circumstances described in M.G.L. c. 32, § 6 (relating to ordinary disability) or § 7 (relating to accidental disability) may file an application for retirement. Department head applicants shall also file the statements by the department head or employer described in 840 CMR 10.07 and any medical information available to the department head or employer on which the application is based.