For purpose of determining eligibility for early retirement benefits provided under Minnesota Statutes 1994, section 352.116, subdivision 1, paragraphs (a) and (b), and notwithstanding any provision of chapter 352 to the contrary, the years of allowable service for a terminated hospital employee who transfers to employment at Fairview, University of Minnesota Physicians, or University Affiliated Family Physicians on the effective date and does not apply for a refund of contributions under Minnesota Statutes 1994, section 352.22, subdivision 2, or any similar provision in future Minnesota Statutes, includes service with Fairview, University of Minnesota Physicians, or University Affiliated Family Physicians following the effective date. Fairview, University of Minnesota Physicians, or University Affiliated Family Physicians shall provide any reports that the executive director of the Minnesota State Retirement System may reasonably request to permit calculation of benefits.
To be eligible for early retirement benefits under this section, the individual must separate from service with Fairview, University of Minnesota Physicians, or University Affiliated Family Physicians. The terminated eligible individual, or an individual authorized to act on behalf of that individual, may apply for an annuity following application procedures under section 352.115, subdivision 7.
History:1996 c 460 art 1 s 5; 1997 c 241 art 7 s 8