Md. Code Regs. 22.04.02.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 22.04.02.03 - Continuation of Membership

A. The Retirement Agency may not deny an individual who is a member of the Teachers' Retirement System or the Employees' Retirement System before December 1, 1973, the right to:

(1) Continue as a member of the Teachers' Retirement System or the Employees' Retirement System; or

(2) Receive the accrued benefits to which the member was entitled.

B. Employees Enrolled in the Teachers' Retirement System in Error.

(1) An individual enrolled in the Teachers' Retirement System may continue as a member of the Teachers' Retirement System if the individual was enrolled before October 1, 1972, as a result of an administrative error.

(2) A recommendation of the Executive Director to remove an employee, enrolled for a period of 6 months or more after October 1, 1972, shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees for approval.

C. An individual may continue as a member of the Teachers' Retirement System or the Teachers' Pension System if the individual is promoted or transferred to a position in an excluded educational category.

Md. Code Regs. 22.04.02.03