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NY A00513
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Michael Cusick
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AI Summary
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Members of New York State public retirement systems may apply for up to three years of service credit for less than three years of military duty if honorably discharged for medical reasons due to combat injuries.
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Eligible military conflicts include World War II (December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946), Korean War (June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955), Vietnam War (February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975), Lebanon hostilities (June 1, 1983 - December 1, 1987), Grenada (October 23 - November 21, 1983), Panama (December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990), and Gulf War operations (August 2, 1990 onward).
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Members must have at least five years of credited service and make required payments: Tier 1-5 members pay 3% of salary for each service year claimed, and Tier 6 members pay 6%.
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Members who retired on or after December 21, 1998 may apply for credit within one year of the act's effective date.
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Act takes effect immediately and is retroactively effective to December 21, 1998, with estimated cost offsets by member contributions.
Legislative Description
Provides three years of retirement service credit to certain retirement system members discharged from military service due to injuries suffered during certain military conflicts even if they did not serve three years in the military.
Last Action
held for consideration in ways and means
6/17/2014