NY A07060

Prohibits public employers from reducing health insurance benefits or employer contributions for retirees and their dependents below the level provided on the effective date of the act

Defines "public employer" to include the state, counties, cities, towns, villages, governmental entities operating colleges or universities, public improvement districts, public authorities, commissions, and other governmental units exercising governmental power under New York law

Excludes school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, vocational education and extension boards, and certain other school entities from the definition of public employer

Applies only to retirees who retire after the effective date and who are not covered by collective bargaining agreements; such retirees' benefits cannot fall below the level provided to active employees in their positions at the time of retirement

Does not require public employers that do not currently offer health insurance benefits to retirees to begin offering such benefits