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NY S03150
Bill
Status
1/30/2013
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
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Expands health insurance coverage eligibility for surviving domestic partners of deceased retired fire department and police department members in New York City to match existing spousal benefits.
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Surviving eligible domestic partners may continue the deceased member's health insurance coverage, including coverage under the hospital and medical program for the aged and disabled under the Social Security Act.
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Surviving domestic partners must pay 102 percent of the group rate for coverage (with 2 percent covering administrative costs) and must elect coverage within one year of the member's death.
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Applies to retired police officers including premerger retirees formerly employed by the New York City Housing Authority or New York City Transit Authority.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that when a retired member of the fire or police department in the city of New York dies and is enrolled in a health insurance plan, the surviving spouse or eligible domestic partner, until he or she dies, shall be afforded the right to such health insurance coverage; such plans include premerger retirees who were police officers employed by the New York city housing authority or the New York city transit authority.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES
1/8/2014