The Section 218 Agreement is a legal document, which incorporates the provisions,
definitions, and conditions for coverage under the agreement as defined under Federal
and State laws.
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Authority of the agreement
The agreement provides the authority for
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covering employees of the State and its political entities.
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adopting optional exclusions to the extent permitted by Federal and State laws.
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The agreement should include the following:
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Statewide provisions that apply may be included in the original agreement (or a later
modification).
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The agreement includes a statement that the State will comply with SSA regulations
for administering the agreement.
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It establishes the framework for the continuing relationship between the State and
SSA.
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The agreement must specify if the State covers the services of individuals who are
ineligible for membership in a retirement system only for the period in which they
are ineligible.
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The agreement must specify the effective date and may provide different effective
dates for different political subdivisions and coverage groups listed in the appendices.