Rules & Rulemaking

MainePERS is conducting rulemaking on three rules. A brief description of current rulemaking is as follows:

Chapter 410 – Retiree Return to Work

This chapter places restrictions on retirees reemployment while receiving a MainePERS retirement benefit. This proposed repeal and replacement rule narrows those restrictions to only those otherwise required by law, including only applying restrictions to retirees returning to work with the same employer, incorporates information on early distribution taxes and clarifies the language of the rule.

A public hearing on the restated rule is scheduled for 1:00 PM on June 11, 2026, in the MainePERS Board Room at 139 Capitol Street, Augusta, Maine. The public hearing may also be accessed by webinar.

The proposed restated rule may be viewed on this website at the link above or may be obtained by contacting the Chief Executive Officer’s office at 1-800-451-9800 or by email at [email protected].

Written comments may be submitted at [email protected], or through the regular U.S. mail at MainePERS, P.O. Box 349, Augusta, ME 04332-0349. Written comments must be received no later than 4:00 PM on June 22, 2026.

More information on this rulemaking can also be found at the Secretary of State’s website at: https://www.maine.gov/sos/sites/maine.gov.sos/files/inline-files/05.20.2026%20Rulemaking%20Notices%20%28Online%29.docx.

Chapter 602 – Procedures for Contract Awards

This Chapter outlines the procedure that may be used in selecting a contractor to provide deliverables to MainePERS. The proposed amended rule provides clarifications about the applicability of the rule, conforms to updated practices and updates language for clarity and accuracy.

A public hearing on the amended rule is scheduled for 1:00 PM on June 11, 2026, in the MainePERS Board Room at 139 Capitol Street, Augusta, Maine. The public hearing may also be accessed by webinar.

The proposed amended rule may be viewed on this website at the link above or may be obtained by contacting the Chief Executive Officer’s office at 1-800-451-9800 or by email at [email protected].

Chapter 703 – Advisory Rulings

This Chapter establishes the procedures for the submission, consideration and disposition for requests for advisory rulings as required by 5 M.R.S. § 9001.

A public hearing on this new rule is scheduled for 1:00 PM on June 11, 2026, in the MainePERS Board Roon at 139 Capitol Street, Augusta, Maine. The public hearing may also be accessed by webinar.

The proposed new rule may be viewed on this website at the link above or may be obtained by contacting the Chief Executive Officer’s office at 1-800-451-9800 or by email at [email protected].