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A 5872

Removes eligibility or receipt of primary social security disability benefits as a condition for ordinary disability retirement for certain members

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stacey Pheffer Amato

Overview: A 5872 - Removes eligibility or receipt of primary social security disability benefits as a condition for ordinary disability retirement for certain membersPurpose and In

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
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Bill Summary · A 5872

Overview: A 5872 - Removes eligibility or receipt of primary social security disability benefits as a condition for ordinary disability retirement for certain members
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to remove the requirement that members must be eligible for or receiving primary Social Security disability benefits in order to qualify for ordinary disability retirement. The goal is to provide more flexibility and accessibility for members seeking disability retirement.
Key Provisions:
- Removes the requirement that members must be eligible for or receiving primary Social Security disability benefits to qualify for ordinary disability retirement
- Allows members to receive ordinary disability retirement benefits regardless of their Social Security disability status
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Members seeking ordinary disability retirement will no longer be restricted by Social Security disability eligibility
- This change could increase the number of members able to access ordinary disability retirement benefits
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Governmental Employees committee for further consideration and potential advancement through the legislative process.

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