5 M.R.S. §18503: Examination or tests

The examination or tests to determine whether a member is disabled under section 18501 are governed as follows.

1. Agreed upon health care provider. The examination or tests must be conducted by a health care provider mutually agreed upon by the chief executive officer and member claiming to be disabled.

2. Agreed upon place. The examination or tests must be conducted at the health care provider's office or facility or at a place mutually agreed upon by the chief executive officer and member claiming to be disabled.

3. Costs. The costs incurred under subsections 1 and 2 must be paid by the retirement system.