NY A07784

Parole officers employed by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision who are injured or become ill during the performance of their duties receive full salary and wages plus all medical and hospital expenses paid by the State.

State-appointed physicians may examine injured or sick parole officers and certify when they have recovered; the State is no longer liable for salary or medical costs after such certification of fitness to return to duty.

Parole officers who refuse medical treatment, hospital care, or medical inspections forfeit their rights to salary and medical expense reimbursement under this section.

Payment of full salary discontinues if a permanently disabled parole officer receives an accidental disability retirement allowance or similar pension, or if they refuse available light duty assignments suited to their condition.

Medical providers cannot collect reimbursement from parole officers for treatment furnished under this section, and the State gains a cause of action against third parties responsible for the injury or illness.