PERAC Memo #33 - 2008: Proposed Regulation on Member’s Physician Statement and Workshop on IRS Submissions

Proposed Regulation on Member’s Physician Statement and Workshop on IRS Submissions

Summary

PERAC Memorandum #33 (2008) announces a proposed amendment to 840 CMR 10.06 that would require disability retirement applicants to submit two Physician's Statements instead of the current one, with public comment accepted through November 21, 2008. Boards should review the draft regulation and may attend one of the scheduled hearings/workshops (Greenfield, Boston, or Taunton) to submit comments or receive assistance completing IRS Form 5300; attendance is optional but comment submission deadlines should be noted.

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MEMORANDUM #33, 2008 M E M O R A N D U M TO: All Retirement Boards FROM: Joseph E. Connarton, Executive Director RE: Proposed Regulation on Member’s Physician Statement and Workshop on IRS Submissions DATE: October 8, 2008 Enclosed is a draft of a proposed amendment to the regulation dealing with applications for disability retirement (840 CMR 10.06). The amendment will require applicants for disability retirement to file two Physician’s Statements instead of one which is required now. Hearings on these regulations will be conducted at the times and places set forth below. Public comments will be accepted through November 21, 2008. Directions to the hearing sites can be obtained at On the same date at the places listed below, PERAC staff members will be available to answer questions and assist in completing the IRS Form 5300. Hearings and Workshops are scheduled for: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
278 Main Street First Floor Greenfield, MA Friday, November 14, 2008 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Commission Room Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Taunton Public Library 12 Pleasant Street Taunton, MA 02780

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