By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Oliveira, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2653) of Aaron L. Saunders and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to direct the State Retirement Board to retire Jamie J. Magarian, a member of the Department of State Police, at the regular rate of compensation. Public Service.
Rep. Aaron Saunders
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Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Massachusetts State Retirement Board to retire Jamie J. Magarian, a State Police officer who is permanently unable to work due to injuries sustained in March 2018. Under the legislation, Magarian will receive a pension equal to his full regular salary until he turns 65 or passes away, along with coverage for all future medical expenses related to his service-connected injuries. Additionally, the act provides a lump-sum payment of his accumulated retirement deductions and establishes a survivor annuity for his spouse equal to 75% of his pension if he dies while retired. All benefits are administered by the state retirement board in accordance with existing state laws and remain non-taxable to the extent allowed.