Question 1

When a MAR member passes, can the surviving spouse continue MAR membership?

Lisa Blue · Accepted Answer

Yes. Anyone who receives a Maine Public Employee Retirement System (MainePERS) pension may be a member of MAR. If your spouse was a member of MAR and you receive a MainePERS pension on your own or are a beneficiary of the spouse’s MainePERS pension, you can be a member of MAR.

Question 2

When a MAR member passes, can the surviving spouse continue MAR membership?

Lisa Blue · Accepted Answer

Yes. Anyone who receives a Maine Public Employee Retirement System (MainePERS) pension may be a member of MAR. If your spouse was a member of MAR and you receive a MainePERS pension on your own or are a beneficiary of the spouse’s MainePERS pension, you can be a member of MAR.