Rules & Rulemaking

MainePERS is conducting rulemaking on five 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 was held on June 11, 2026.

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].

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 was held on June 11, 2026.

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 was held on June 11, 2026.

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].

Chapter 506 – Eligibility for Disability Retirement Benefits

This Chapter sets forth the standards and processes for determining eligibility for disability retirement benefits. The adopted amended rule chapter implements changes enacted in PL 2025, c. 598 and clarifies that a member reinstated to service under certain conditions is considered to have been in service throughout the period of reinstatement.

A public hearing on the amended rule is scheduled for 10:00 AM on July 9, 2026, in the Fisher Meeting Room at One City Center in Portland, 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].

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 July 20, 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/06.17.2026%20Rulemaking%20Notices%20%28Online%29.docx

Chapter 513 – Disability Retirement Compensation Limits and Benefit Offsets

This Chapter provides guidance on compensation limits and offsets applicable to disability retirement benefits. The proposed amended rule chapter updates references in conformity with PL 2025, c. 598 and eliminates the requirement that excess benefit payments addressed by this chapter be reimbursed to the System.

A public hearing on the amended rule is scheduled for 10:00 AM on July 9, 2026, in the Fisher Meeting Room at One City Center in Portland, 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].