Permits application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained after January 2003 while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership.

Summary

The bill lets employees who were temporarily working at New Jersey psychiatric hospitals or correctional facilities apply for accidental disability benefits under the Public Employees’ Retirement System even if the injury occurred before they qualified for membership. It applies to those who later become PERS members, requires a claim within five years of the injury, and is retroactive to Jan 1 2003.

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