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NJ A656

NJ A656
Allows consideration of purchased PERS credit for federal service abroad in Central Intelligence Agency to qualify for employer-provided health care benefits in retirement.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides an exception to a statute providing that a purchase of service credit in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) for employment in other states or with the United States Government, made on or after November 1, 2008, except a purchase for military service in the Armed Forces of the United States, will not be eligible for consideration when service is used to determine the qualification of the PERS member for any health care benefits coverage paid, in whole or in part, by a public employer after the member's retirement. The bill adds a second exception, a purchase after that date for service abroad with the United States Government in the Central Intelligence Agency.

AI Summary

This bill provides an exception to a statute that excludes purchased PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System) credit for employment in other states or with the U.S. Government, made after November 1, 2008, from being eligible for consideration when determining a PERS member's qualification for any health care benefits coverage paid by a public employer after retirement. The bill adds a second exception for purchased PERS credit for service abroad with the U.S. Government in the Central Intelligence Agency.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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