Bill > HB2090

This bill amends the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning the Arizona State Retirement System's (ASRS) long-term disability (LTD) program. The key change involves how a member's disability is defined after they have received LTD benefits for a total of twenty-four months within a five-year period; previously, the law stated that the member must be unable to perform any work for compensation or gain for which they are reasonably qualified, but this bill removes the phrase "within a five-year period," meaning this stricter definition will apply after twenty-four months of receiving benefits regardless of how those months are spaced out. The bill also clarifies that the LTD program benefits are subject to various reductions based on other disability or retirement income a member may receive, including Social Security benefits, workers' compensation, and other employment-related payments, and sets a minimum benefit of $50 per month. It also outlines conditions under which LTD benefits are not payable, such as for intentionally self-inflicted injuries or certain pre-existing conditions, and specifies when benefits cease, including reaching retirement age or no longer being under a doctor's care.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83706