§ 29–106
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 29-106 (2026)
Title 29. Benefits Other Than Service Retirement Benefits
Subtitle 1. Disability Benefits
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(a)
This section applies only to members of:
(1)
the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System;
(2)
the Employees’ Retirement System; and
(3)
the Teachers’ Retirement System.
(b)
An ordinary disability retirement allowance equals the greater of:
(1)
a normal service retirement allowance; or
(2)
the amount computed under subsection (c) or (d) of this section.
(c)
If a member is at least normal retirement age, the amount to be used under subsection (b)(2) of this section is 25% of the member’s average final compensation.
(d)
If a member is under normal retirement age, the amount to be used under subsection (b)(2) of this section is the lesser of:
(1)
25% of the member’s average final compensation; or
(2)
the normal service retirement allowance that is computed by using:
(i)
the number of years of creditable service that the member would have received if the member continued employment until normal retirement age; and
(ii)
an average final compensation that the member would have received if the member continued employment without a change in earnable compensation.