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The Maine Superior Court upheld the Maine Public Employees Retirement System's decision to discontinue Courtois's disability benefits and order repayment of $8,243.26 after finding he exceeded the income limitation by earning wages and rental income in excess of the statutory cap.
Courtois v. Maine Public Employees Retirement System
What Happened
Courtois received disability benefits from Maine's public employee retirement system. However, the system discovered he was earning income from both wages and rental property that exceeded the allowed limit for disability recipients. Because of this extra income, he was no longer eligible to receive his benefits.
The Court's Decision
The Maine Superior Court sided with the retirement system. The court upheld the decision to stop Courtois's disability payments and required him to repay $8,243.26 in benefits he had already received while earning over the income limit.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that disability benefit programs often come with income restrictions. If you receive disability benefits, it's important to understand these limits. Earning wages or income from other sources—like rental properties—can affect your eligibility and may require you to repay benefits. Workers should carefully review their benefit terms and report any income changes to avoid owing money back.
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