Bill > S04450

This bill provides a special provision for Maureen Sullivan Nasca, an employee of Erie County Medical Center, to retroactively join the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System with Tier IV status, covering her previous employment at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center from December 7, 1995 to December 22, 2013. Specifically, the bill allows her to be considered as having joined the retirement system on December 7, 1995, despite not initially becoming a member, with the reason for her previous non-enrollment not being attributed to her own negligence. To take advantage of this provision, Nasca must file a written request with the state comptroller within one year of the act's effective date. The bill stipulates that no contributions will be refunded to her, and all past service costs (estimated at approximately $1.74 million) will be covered by the State of New York. Additionally, the fiscal note indicates that this change will result in an increased annual contribution of about $68,000 for Erie County Medical Center starting in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, with costs potentially varying based on future salary changes.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4450