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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 17925 (2026)

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1.  Written application.  In order to receive a benefit under this article, a person must apply in writing to the chief executive officer in the format specified by the chief executive officer.  
A. [PL 2021, c. 277, §22 (RP); PL 2021, c. 277, §45 (AFF).]
B. [PL 1995, c. 643, §10 (RP).]
[PL 2021, c. 277, §22 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 277, §45 (AFF); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
2.  Workers' compensation.  If the incapacity upon which the application is based is a result of an injury or accident received in the line of duty, the application must include proof that the member has made application for benefits under the workers' compensation laws.  
[PL 2015, c. 392, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Social security. 
[PL 2025, c. 270, §2 (RP); PL 2025, c. 270, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Approval.  The written application must be approved by the chief executive officer upon finding that the member has met the requirements of section 17924.  
[PL 2015, c. 392, §1 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 548, §4 (REV).]
5.  Reapplication.  A member who has had a disability retirement benefit application denied may file a new application based on the same medical conditions only if that member has had a bona fide return to service with an employer whose employees are covered by this article or chapter 425, subchapter 5, article 3‑A. If the chief executive officer finds that the member has met the requirements of section 17924, the new application must be approved notwithstanding the earlier denial.  
[PL 2015, c. 392, §1 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 409, §§8,12 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 643, §§9,10 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 392, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 88, §25 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 277, §22 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 277, §45 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV). PL 2025, c. 270, §2 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 270, §5 (AFF).
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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 2009–2018 · leading case: Anderson v. Maine Pub. Employees Ret. Sys., 2009 ME 134 (Me. 2009).
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Anderson v. Maine Pub. Employees Ret. Sys., 2009 ME 134 (Me. 2009). · cites it 2× “Shortly thereafter, Anderson filed an application for disability retirement benefits, pursuant to 5 M.R.S. § 17925. [¶ 8] Anderson’s last day of work was February 9, 2006.”
Robert D. Rossignol v. Maine Pub. Employees Ret. Sys., 2016 ME 115 (Me. 2016). “See 5 M.R.S. § 17925 (2015). In his application, he alleged that he suffers from major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic attacks, which make it impossible for him to perform the duties of his position at SEA.”
Elizabeth T. Jalbert v. Maine Pub. Employees Ret. Sys., 2017 ME 69 (Me. 2017). · cites it 5× “2 Title 5 M.R.S. § 17925(1) has since been amended, though the amendments are not relevant in the present case.”
Elizabeth T. Jalbert v. Maine Pub. Employees Ret. Sys., 2017 ME 69 (Me. 2017). · cites it 3× “1 See 5 M.R.S. § 17925(1) (2013).2 The 1 Jalbert also alleged in her application that she suffered from diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.”
Colby v. Bd. of Trs. for the Maine Publice Employees Ret. Sys. (Me. Super. Ct 2018). · cites it 2× “See 5 M.R.S. § 17925(5) (2017) (stating that "[a] [MainePERS] member who has had a disability retirement benefit application denied may file a new application based on the same medical conditions only if that member has had a bona fide return to service" with a covered…”
Sara J.T. Behr v. Maine Pub. Employees Ret. Sys., 2016 ME 91 (Me. 2016). “[¶ 2] In December 2012, Behr filed an application for disability retirement benefits, see 5 M.R.S. § 17925 (2015), alleging that she was unable to perform her job as a policy development specialist for the Maine Department of Transportation.”
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 17925(1) — 2 cases
Elizabeth T. Jalbert v. Maine Pub. Employees Ret. Sys., 2017 ME 69 (Me. 2017). “2 Title 5 M.R.S. § 17925(1) has since been amended, though the amendments are not relevant in the present case.”
Elizabeth T. Jalbert v. Maine Pub. Employees Ret. Sys., 2017 ME 69 (Me. 2017). “1 See 5 M.R.S. § 17925(1) (2013).2 The 1 Jalbert also alleged in her application that she suffered from diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.”
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 17925(1)(A) — 1 case
Anderson v. Maine Pub. Employees Ret. Sys., 2009 ME 134 (Me. 2009). “Shortly thereafter, Anderson filed an application for disability retirement benefits, pursuant to 5 M.R.S. § 17925. [¶ 8] Anderson’s last day of work was February 9, 2006.”
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 17925(5) — 1 case
Colby v. Bd. of Trs. for the Maine Publice Employees Ret. Sys. (Me. Super. Ct 2018). “See 5 M.R.S. § 17925(5) (2017) (stating that "[a] [MainePERS] member who has had a disability retirement benefit application denied may file a new application based on the same medical conditions only if that member has had a bona fide return to service" with a covered…”
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