Seeking two independent, impartial, and unbiased administrative hearing officer services to preside over administrative appeals arising under the laws, rules, and policies governing the MainePERS.
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Augusta
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139 Capitol St
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(207) 512-3100
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Maine Public Employees Retirement System
Maine Public Employees Retirement System Meeting Summary
Date: Oct 12, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on several regulatory and administrative topics, including the drafting of amendments to Rule 510 regarding lump sum settlements to ensure alignment with statutory language. Participants discussed the Actively-Seeking Work program's historical and participation data. The group reviewed comparative research on disability benefit termination policies from other systems and addressed proposed changes to Rule 702 regarding appeal processes and the authority of hearing officers to mandate independent medical examinations. Updates were also provided on long-term disability insurance initiatives.
Maine Public Employees Retirement System Meeting Summary
Date: Sep 26, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the consensus-based rule development process for disability retirement and related administrative rules. The group tentatively approved ground rules and reached a consensus to develop a new disability retirement rule that would incorporate eligibility elements and repeal existing Rule Chapters 507 and 509. Other agenda items included evaluating updates to Rule Chapter 510 regarding lump-sum settlements, reviewing the Actively Seeking Work rule, Chapter 511, and discussing potential amendments to Rule Chapter 512 and Rule Chapter 702.
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Maine Public Employees Retirement System Meeting Summary
Date: Nov 29, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on consensus-based rulemaking regarding draft Rule 506 (Disability Retirement). Key discussion topics included revisions to policy regarding continuing eligibility reviews, the implementation of rights to an Independent Medical Examination (IME), and the development of a formal definition for "earnings" in the context of disability retirement. The group also discussed burden of proof language in reasonable accommodation provisions and reached a consensus on proceeding with rulemaking for Rule 506, alongside the repeal of Rules 507 and 509.
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