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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 701b. (1) A member who makes and files a written election under section 701a(1) 1 or an individual who makes and files a written election under section 701(2) 2 shall at the time of that election also make an election to do 1 of the following:
(a) To have 100% of his or her salary that is paid both directly and indirectly by this state for the position he or she holds be considered his or her salary in Tier 2.
(b) To have the portion of his or her salary that is considered compensation under Tier 1 on the day before his or her election continue to be the portion that is considered his or her salary in Tier 2.
(2) A member or individual who does not make the election described in subsection (1) at the time he or she makes the election under section 701a(1) or 701(2) is considered to have made the election described in subsection (1)(b). An election made by a member or individual under this section is irrevocable.
(3) Upon the request of a member, a reporting unit shall disclose to the member the effect an election under this section, if made, will have on the member's right as a retirant to health care benefits from that reporting unit.
(4) This section shall not apply until the department of management and budget receives notification from the United States internal revenue service that the salary election under this section is acceptable.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 38. Civil Service and Retirement § 38.2651b - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-38-civil-service-and-retirement/mi-comp-laws-38-2651b/
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