1. Written application. In order to receive a benefit under this article, the person must apply in writing to the chief executive officer in the format specified by the chief executive officer. A. [PL 2021, c. 277, §35 (RP); PL 2021, c. 277, §45 (AFF).] B. [PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §14 (RP).] [PL 2021, c. 277, §35 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 277, §45 (AFF); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).] 2. Workers' compensation. If the incapacity upon which the application is based is a result of an injury or accident received in the line of duty, the application must include proof that the member has made application for benefits under the workers' compensation laws. [PL 1995, c. 643, §21 (AMD).] 3. Social security. [PL 2025, c. 270, §3 (RP); PL 2025, c. 270, §5 (AFF).] 4. Approval. The written application must be approved by the chief executive officer upon finding that the member has met the requirements of section 18524. [PL 1995, c. 643, §21 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).] 5. Reapplication. A member who has had a disability retirement benefit application denied may file a new application based on the same medical conditions only if that member has had a bona fide return to service with an employer whose employees are covered by this article or chapter 423, subchapter 5, article 3-A. If the chief executive officer finds that the member has met the requirements of section 18524, the new application must be approved notwithstanding the earlier denial. [PL 2015, c. 392, §2 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 548, §45 (REV).]
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