Bill > S4223

This bill provides health care benefits to disabled members of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) and the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) who became members after a certain date and are receiving disability benefits. For those who became disabled and started receiving benefits before January 1, 2027, they will be eligible for free health care benefits under the School Employees' Health Benefits Program (for TPAF members who are school employees) or the State Health Benefits Program (for PERS members who are state employees), with no employee contribution required, and will receive a refund for premiums paid since January 1, 2024. For those who become disabled and start receiving benefits on or after January 1, 2027, their eligibility for health care benefits will differ based on their employer and Medicare eligibility, with some continuing to pay contributions while others may receive free coverage, and specific provisions are made for those employed by boards of education or county colleges, as well as state employees. The bill also clarifies and amends existing laws regarding disability insurance coverage and establishes appeal processes for disputes related to disability insurance and health care benefit eligibility.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4223