Section 27-210-45B-102 - Application for Disability Benefits1. Article 1 - General Municipal Employees (Biloxi and Meridian) a. An active General Municipal System member may file an application for disability benefits provided a) such member has at least five (5) years of membership service, or b) such member is permanently and totally disabled from any gainful occupation and such disability occurred as the natural and proximate result of the actual performance of duty, without willful negligence. (Miss. Code Ann. § 21-29-35 and 21-29-39 (1972, as amended))b. Any member who has filed a claim for disability benefits, regardless of whether he or she has terminated covered service, but who dies prior to the review and determination by the PERS Medical Board shall be eligible for death benefits, including spouse/survivor benefits or a refund of contributions.c. Any member who has filed a claim for disability benefits who has been approved by the Medical Board to receive such benefits but who dies after approval but prior to termination from covered service shall have benefits paid to the surviving spouse and/or dependent children as if he or she had died after disability retirement.2. Articles 3 and 5 a. An active Firemen's and Policemen's Disability and Relief Fund member may file an application for disability benefits provided a) such member has at least five (5) years of membership service, or b) such member is totally disabled from duties by reason of sickness or injury caused or sustained by reason of service or discharge of duties. (Miss. Code Ann. §§ 21-29-133, 21-29-135, and 21-29-241 (1972, as amended))b. Any member who has filed a claim for disability benefits, regardless of whether he or she has terminated covered service, but who dies prior to the review and determination by the PERS Medical Board shall be eligible for death benefits, including spouse/survivor benefits or a refund of contributions.c. Any member who has filed a claim for disability benefits who has been approved by the Medical Board to receive such benefits but who dies after approval but prior to termination from covered service shall have benefits paid to the surviving spouse and/or dependent children as if he or she had died after disability retirement.27 Miss. Code. R. 210-45B-102