1. A. Disability applications should be submitted before the member exhausts all leave or terminates employment.

2. B. Disability applications will be processed upon receipt of the following:

   1. 1. disability application by the member;
   2. 2. disability report by supervisor;
   3. 3. member statement of disabling condition;
   4. 4. copies of all medical records pertaining to the disability;
   5. 5. authorization to request income information from the member;
   6. 6. authorization for direct deposit;
   7. 7. copy of member’s birth certificate and Social Security card;
   8. 8. copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate and Social Security card, if applicable;
   9. 9. spousal consent form if legally married and maximum option is chosen;
   10. 10. copy of certificate of elected service if the member is an elected official in Tier 1;
   11. 11. copy of death certificate of spouse if member’s spouse is deceased; and
   12. 12. certified copy of divorce decree if member is divorced.

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 48:2370 (September 2022), amended LR 51:1891 (November 2025).