Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 180 - Public Employees Retirement Association
Here’s a refined overview of Minnesota Administrative Rules — Agency 180 (Public Employees Retirement Association, PERA):
📚 Chapter 7950 – Public Officials; Member Options
This is the sole chapter under Agency 180 in the Minnesota Administrative Rules.
1. Membership of Elected Officials (Parts 7950.0100–.0300)
Defines which public officeholders are eligible for PERA membership, establishing criteria and procedures for enrollment for elected officials. (law.cornell.edu)
2. Joint & Survivor Annuity and Benefit Options (Parts 7950.0500–.0520)
Covers available annuity options at retirement or disability:
7950.0510 – Joint & Survivor Options Established:
Joint & 100 % Survivor Option: Member receives a reduced monthly benefit for life; upon death, the designated beneficiary receives the full same amount—adjusted per statute—also for life. (regulations.justia.com)
Joint & 50 % Survivor Option: Similar structure, but the beneficiary receives 50% of the member’s original annuity amount.
Other parts (7950.0500, .0520) provide variants or procedural rules for these joint and survivor options.
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