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PS 1056

Para designar el primer párrafo del Artículo 2.6 como inciso (a) y añadir un nuevo inciso (b) a la Ley Núm. 106 de 23 de agosto de 2017, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley para Garantizar el Pago a Nuestros Pensionados y Establecer un Nuevo Plan de Aportaciones Definidas para los Servidores Públicos”, con el propósito de incluir a los padres o madres que se separen del servicio para dedicarse al cuido de sus hijos con incapacidad o enfermedad terminal, permitiéndoles acceder a los beneficios de retiro acumulados; y para otros fines.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill allows public employees caring for disabled/terminally ill children to withdraw accumulated retirement benefits upon service separation.

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Bill Summary · PS 1056

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 1056 modifies Puerto Rico's 2017 pension law to allow parents or guardians who leave public service to care for children with disabilities or terminal illnesses to access their accumulated retirement benefits. The amendment restructures Article 2.6 by designating the existing first paragraph as subsection (a) and adding a new subsection (b) that establishes eligibility criteria for this caregiving exception.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses a significant gap for public employees facing the impossible choice between maintaining employment and providing full-time care for severely ill or disabled children. By permitting early access to retirement savings under specific circumstances, the bill recognizes caregiving responsibilities while protecting employees' financial security during periods of unpaid leave or job separation.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact on pension system: Allowing early withdrawal of accumulated benefits reduces the pension fund's assets and may affect long-term solvency calculations, particularly if take-up rates are higher than projected
  • Defining eligibility boundaries: The bill must clarify what constitutes "incapacity" or "terminal illness" to prevent abuse while ensuring genuinely needy families qualify; medical certification requirements could create access barriers
  • Equity concerns: This exception may be perceived as favoring employees with specific family circumstances, raising questions about fairness to other employees with different caregiving or financial hardships

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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