(1) A member who makes and files a written election under section 701a(1) or an individual who makes and files a written election under section 701(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.

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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 38.2651b

  • shall not apply: means that the pertinent provision is not operative as to certain persons or things or in conjunction with a particular date or dates. See Michigan Laws 8.4c
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
  • United States: shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
    (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.