The Maryland State Retirement System (SRS) provides eligible employees with a disability retirement annuity in the unfortunate event that serious injury or illness permanently prevents them from performing their job duties. Maryland state disability benefits are a financial lifeline for people who can no longer work. With medical bills and daily expenses piling up, disability retirement eases the economic strain. 

Eligible employees include those employed by state agencies, public school teachers, and public school administrators. To show eligibility, an employee must meet both length of service requirements and provide adequate proof of disability. At Casciano Law Group, we take pride in guiding Maryland residents through this complex but essential process, helping them secure the support they need to focus on their well-being.

Generally, to be considered disabled according to SRS standards, an applicant must establish that they are permanently unable to perform the duties of their job, not that they are totally disabled from performing any job. The state of Maryland provides benefits for two types of disability retirements:

• Ordinary disability covers a permanently disabling medical condition.
• Accidental disability applies to a permanently disabling medical condition resulting from injuries sustained from an accident that occurred on the job.

Maryland state and county employees often face challenges in keeping up with complex regulations and meeting tight deadlines when applying for disability benefits. It can all feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with health concerns. However, Maryland disability retirement benefits allow retirees to focus on their health without worrying about lost income, making them well worth the effort.