| D.__An election under this subsection, which may be made | only once, must be made either: |
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| (1)__At the time of retirement; or |
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| (2)__Following retirement, provided the person had | elected at the time of retirement to be covered by the | state program. |
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| E.__If a spouse or dependent of the retiree was enrolled in | the plan at the time the retiree withdrew pursuant to this | subsection, the spouse or dependent may reenroll if the | spouse or dependent meets the 18-month coverage criteria set | forth in paragraph A.__A spouse or dependent who was not | enrolled at the time the retiree withdrew may enroll only if | that person meets the criteria set forth in subsection 3-B, | paragraph B. |
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| This subsection does not apply to persons who are reemployed by | the State following retirement as provided in Public Law 2001, | chapter 442. |
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| | Sec. 2. Application. This Act applies to persons who elect to | decline or withdraw from coverage on or after the effective date | of this Act. |
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