PERAC Memo #19 - 2005: Reinstatement to Service under G.L. c. 32 § 105

Reinstatement to Service under G.L. c. 32 § 105

Summary

PERAC has issued an updated Application for Reinstatement to Service form under G.L. c. 32 §105, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, for members seeking to return from superannuation/termination retirement to active service. Boards should carefully counsel interested members on the requirements (including potential large repayments and a minimum five years of full-time employment) before completing the first portion of the form and providing it to the member, whose signature converts their status from retiree to member in service.

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Memorandum 19 /2005

M E M O R A N D U M TO: All Retirement Boards FROM: Joseph E. Connarton, Executive Director RE: Reinstatement to Service under G.L. c. 32 § 105

DATE: June 30, 2005

We have updated the PERAC form entitled Application for Reinstatement to Service from Superannuation/Termination Retirement Pursuant to G.L. c. 32 § 105 that allows members to apply for reinstatement under this section. The revised form is effective from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

Since some members must repay large amounts of money and all members must work at least five years of full time employment (though they need not necessarily earn five years of creditable service), interested individuals should carefully consider whether reinstatement is appropriate in their situations. Boards should carefully counsel interested members to assure that they are aware of the requirements and benefits of this section. Boards should complete the first portion of this form and provide it to such members. Upon signing this form, the members are transformed from retiree status to member in service status.

We trust the foregoing is of assistance. Any questions should be directed to the actuarial unit.