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NY A05872
Bill
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Pheffer Amato
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement that Tier 3 NYC Fire Department enhanced plan members must be eligible for or receiving federal Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) to qualify for ordinary disability retirement
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Applies to members with at least five years of credited service who are not yet eligible for normal retirement benefits
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Estimated to increase NYC employer contributions starting at $0.4 million in fiscal year 2026, growing to $1.9 million by fiscal year 2050
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Impacts approximately 5,571 active firefighter members with an average age of 34.1 years and average salary of $118,600
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Medical Board would determine ODR eligibility in place of the current SSDI requirement
Legislative Description
Removes eligibility or receipt of primary social security disability benefits as a condition for ordinary disability retirement for New York city enhanced plan members in active service who are not eligible for a normal retirement benefit and have completed five years or more of service.
Last Action
referred to governmental employees
1/7/2026