Indiana Code 33-39-7-17. Eligibility for disability benefits; certification by physician; segregation of records
(1) the participant is totally incapacitated, by reason of physical or mental infirmities, from earning a livelihood; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-39-7-17
- Americans with Disabilities Act: refers to the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U. See Indiana Code 33-39-7-2
- board: refers to the board of trustees of the Indiana public retirement system established by Indiana Code 33-39-7-3
- participant: means a person serving in a position described in section 8 of this chapter who is participating in the fund. See Indiana Code 33-39-7-6
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(b) A participant found to have a permanent disability under subsection (a) must be reexamined by at least two (2) physicians appointed by the board, at the times the board designates but at intervals not to exceed one (1) year. If, in the opinion of these physicians, the participant has recovered from the participant’s disability, benefits cease to be payable as of the date of the examination, unless on that date the participant is:
(1) at least sixty-five (65) years of age; or
(2) at least fifty-five (55) years of age and the participant’s age in years plus the participant’s years of service is at least eighty-five (85).
(c) To the extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the transcripts, reports, records, and other material generated to prove that an individual is qualified for disability benefits under this section must be:
(1) kept in separate medical files for each member; and
(2) treated as confidential medical records.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-9-15.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.160-2013, SEC.6.