NY S09634

Removes the requirement that Tier 3 police and fire enhanced plan members must be eligible for primary Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) to qualify for ordinary disability retirement (ODR).

Applies to New York City enhanced plan members in active service with at least five years of credited service who are not eligible for normal retirement benefits.

ODR benefit formula remains unchanged: greater of 33.33% of final average salary or 2% of final average salary times years of credited service, reduced by 100% of workers' compensation benefits.

Shifts eligibility determination from SSDI approval to the Medical Board as the responsible authority for approving ODR benefits.

Projected to increase employer pension contributions by $3.4 million in 2025, growing to $14.1 million annually by 2049, with costs allocated entirely to New York City.