CT HB05136

Retired members who accept state or non-participating municipal employment continue receiving retirement allowance and can earn new credits in state retirement system, but cannot earn credits in municipal retirement systems.

Retired members rehired by a participating municipality cannot receive retirement allowance except if employment is less than 20 hours per week or no more than 90 working days per calendar year.

Members reemployed for more than 90 working days in one calendar year must reimburse the Municipal Employees' Retirement Fund for retirement payments received during the first 90 days.

Retired firefighters and police officers who accept public safety employment with a school district or regional school district can continue receiving their retirement allowance but cannot earn additional credits in municipal retirement systems.

Effective date: October 1, 2020; amends Connecticut General Statutes Section 7-438.