1. (1) New members must complete a membership/designation of beneficiary form upon employment and return the form to their employer. The form must be immediately forwarded by the employer to MPERA. The designation of beneficiary is only effective upon receipt by MPERA.

Authorizing statute(s): 19-2-403, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 19-2-801, 19-6-505, 19-9-1102, 19-13-903, MCA

History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1986 MAR p. 1454, Eff. 8/29/86; AMD & TRANS, from ARM 2.43.402, 2008 MAR p. 2467, Eff. 12/1/08; AMD, 2013 MAR p. 2240, Eff. 11/28/13; AMD, 2025 MAR, Notice No. 2025-212, Eff. 9/13/25.