1. A. A member who has earned enough service credit to qualify for monthly retirement benefits at their regular retirement age must sign a notarized statement forfeiting their monthly benefits to receive a refund.
2. B. If the member is married, their spouse must also sign the notarized statement.
3. C. The notarized statement to be signed by a vested member and legal spouse must state the estimated monthly benefit to which the member is entitled to receive for their lifetime upon reaching retirement age.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 11:1823.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Treasury, Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, LR 48:2369 (September 2022).