PERAC Memo #23 - 2008: Reinstatement to Service under G.L. c. 32 § 105

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

Summary

This memo announces PERAC's updated Application for Reinstatement to Service form under G.L. c. 32 §105, effective July 1, 2008–June 30, 2009, for members seeking to return from superannuation/termination retirement to active service. Boards must use this revised form, complete the initial portion for interested members, and carefully counsel them on the repayment obligations and five-year full-time employment requirement before they sign and convert to member-in-service status.

Full Text

MEMORANDUM #23, 2008 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 26, 2008 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, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Since some members must repay large amounts 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.