NY A05125

Port Authority police officers injured or taken sick in the performance of their duties receive full regular salary and wages until their disability ceases, plus all medical treatment and hospital care costs

Port Authority police health authorities or appointed physicians may examine injured or sick officers to determine if the injury/illness was duty-related and certify when the member has recovered and can return to regular duties

Full wage payments discontinue if the officer becomes permanently disabled and receives an accidental disability or performance-of-duty disability retirement allowance under the Retirement and Social Security Law

Officers unable to perform regular duties but capable of light police duty must accept such available light duty assignments to continue receiving full wages, with light duty consistent with their police officer status

Medical providers cannot collect reimbursement from Port Authority police officers for treatment or care provided under this article; the Port Authority has a right of action for reimbursement against any third party liable for the injury or illness