16-219 C.M.R. ch. 50, § 4 - FILING REQUEST FOR BENEFIT

1. A person who is potentially eligible to receive these benefits, or a person authorized to request benefits acting as an agent of a potentially eligible person, must forward a written request to the Fire Marshal for a State of Maine Application for Line of Duty Death Benefit within 90 days of the firefighter's death. The 90 day period may be extended by the Fire Marshal for good cause shown.

2. Upon receipt of the written request for a State of Maine Application for Line of Duty Death Benefit, the Fire Marshal shall provide an application package and questionnaire that must be completed and returned within 30 days of receipt by the applicant. The 30 day period may be extended by the Fire Marshal for good cause shown.

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16-219 C.M.R. ch. 50, § 4