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GA HB172
Bill
Status
Passed
5/24/2010
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Benton
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that medical reexaminations of disability beneficiaries be conducted at the beneficiary's place of residence or another mutually agreed-upon location, giving the retirement system more flexibility in choosing examination sites
- Allows the board of trustees to require disability beneficiaries under age 60 (retirement age) to undergo medical examinations by a physician or physicians designated by the medical board, annually during the first five years and every three years thereafter
- Authorizes the board of trustees to reduce a disability beneficiary's pension if the medical board certifies the beneficiary can engage in gainful employment paying more than the difference between their retirement allowance and the earnable compensation used to calculate the original disability benefit
- For members who first join the retirement system on or after September 1, 2009, workers' compensation income payments are included in calculating the beneficiary's earnable amount; lump sum workers' compensation payments trigger an actuarial reduction of the monthly disability allowance
- Takes effect immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; disability benefits; provisions
Last Action
Effective Date
5/24/2010
Committee Referrals
Retirement2/25/2009
Retirement1/28/2009
Full Bill Text
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