New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 2 - PUBLIC FINANCE
Chapter 80 - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
Part 1200 - LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT
Section 2.80.1200.12 - BENEFITS SUSPENDED BECAUSE OF LITIGATION

The administration of state legislator member coverage plan 1 was suspended from December 29, 1988 through November 2, 1993 and July 12, 1994 through the thirtieth day after the effective date of this rule. Retirees or their beneficiaries who were receiving benefits or who had filed applications for benefits prior to one or both of these periods of suspension may receive benefits for the period(s). In order to pay such benefits, PERA must receive updated information concerning the affected persons on PERA forms. In making benefit payments for these periods, PERA is entitled to rely upon the information furnished to PERA. PERA is not obligated to pay benefits for these periods until the thirty-first day after the effective date of this rule, or sixty days from PERA's receipt of the updated information, whichever comes later. No interest will be paid by PERA on benefits accumulated for periods during which administration of the plan was suspended; however, applicable cost of living adjustments will be included.