Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 072 - Retirement System
Sub-Agency 0003 - Retirement Board
Chapter 15 - DISABILITY RETIREMENT
Section 15-1 - Eligibility Determination
Current through September 21, 2024
(a) Any Member may contact the System to determine whether they are eligible to apply for disability retirement benefits, and shall be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the applicable plan to determine eligibility using current employment information.
(b) An eligibility determination of an applicant shall be made without regard to sex, race, age, creed, color, or national origin.
(c) No Member is entitled to a disability benefit if the disability is the direct or indirect result of an intentional self-inflicted injury, while sane or insane; the commission of, or attempt to commit a felony or other illegal act; a substance abuse condition, unless a Member is receiving ongoing treatment which prevents the Member from working; bodily injury, mental illness, disease or condition which pre-existed membership in the System.
(d) The System shall deliver to any Member determined to be eligible to apply for disability retirement benefits disability claim forms and instructions.