5 §18521. Definitions

Title 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES

Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (HEADING: PL 1985, C. 801, §5 (NEW))

Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS HEADING: PL 1985, C. 801, §5 (NEW)

Subchapter 5: BENEFITS HEADING: PL 1985, C. 801, §5 (NEW)

Article 3-A: DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 1989 HEADING: PL 1989, C. 409, §11 (NEW)

§18521. Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

1. Disabled. "Disabled" means that the member is mentally or physically incapacitated under the following conditions:

A. The incapacity is expected to be permanent; [1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

B. That it is impossible to perform the duties of the member's employment position; [1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

C. After the incapacity has continued for 2 years, the incapacity must render the member unable to engage in any substantially gainful activity for which the member is qualified by training, education or experience; and [1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

D. The incapacity may be revealed by examinations or tests conducted in accordance with section 18526. [1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

[ 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW) .]

2. Employment position. "Employment position" means:

A. The position in which the member is employed at the time the member becomes incapacitated; or [1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

B. A position of comparable stature and equal or greater compensation and benefits which is made available to the member by the member's employer. [1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

[ 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1989, c. 409, §§11,12 (NEW).