Relates to increasing certain special accidental death benefits paid to widows and orphaned children of members
SIGNED CHAP.157
Summary
Starting July 1 2026, the special accidental death benefit paid to widows, widowers, dependent children or parents of deceased municipal workers will be increased by adding an extra percentage of the member’s salary, based on a schedule tied to the year of death. The change applies to members of New York’s municipal retirement systems, including police, fire and other city uniformed employees. It is funded by a small rise in employer contribution rates, costing roughly $9.9 million in present‑value benefits.
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