1. A. Completion of a Disability Form.

   1. (1) A disability form is properly completed only if the form:

      1. (a) Is dated and signed in accordance with §A(2) of this regulation;
      2. (b) If the form is an Application for Disability Retirement or Preliminary Application for Disability Retirement, is properly acknowledged by a notary public; and

      3. (c) Is completed in accordance with:

         1. (i) The form’s instructions; and
         2. (ii) If the form is a Statement of Disability, the requirements set forth in COMAR 22.06.02.02.

   2. (2) Signature Requirements.

      1. (a) Except as provided in §A(2)(b) of this regulation, a disability form shall be signed and dated by the applicant.
      2. (b) If a disability form is completed for an applicant in accordance with State Personnel and Pensions Article, §29-103, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 22.06.02.03, the form shall be dated and signed by the individual with authority to submit the form on behalf of the applicant.

2. B. Submission of a Disability Form.

   1. (1) A disability form is submitted on the date that it is received by the Retirement Agency at the mailing address provided on the form.
   2. (2) A disability form is not considered submitted if it is provided to the employer of an applicant.

Authority: State Personnel and Pensions Article, §§21-110 and 29-101—29-118, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2031)

Effective January 1, 1996, all of Title 22 was repealed and completely new regulations adopted. Codification and organization of the title were also completely changed. Consequently, the administrative histories of the revised Title 22 do not reflect regulatory activity before January 1, 1996. Refer to the old version of Title 22 or contact the Maryland State Archives for assistance.

Chapter revised effective October 15, 2012 (39:20 Md. R. 1309)

Regulation .02B amended effective November 24, 2016 (43:23 Md. R. 1280)

Regulation .04B amended effective November 24, 2016 (43:23 Md. R. 1280)

Regulation .05B, C amended effective November 24, 2016 (43:23 Md. R. 1280)