Establishes presumption for accidental disability retirement in PERS and PFRS that emergency medical technician, firefighter, and police officer has Parkinson's disease as result of employment.
This bill establishes a presumption that Parkinson's disease in emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and police officers is work-related for retirement purposes. It applies to those who didn't have symptoms of Parkinson's disease when they entered the retirement system. Under this presumption, these public safety workers can qualify for accidental disability retirement benefits without proving their condition was caused by their job. To qualify, they must have passed a physical examination before enrollment that didn't reveal Parkinson's disease. This change streamlines the process for these workers to receive benefits when they develop Parkinson's disease related to their duties.
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Introduced Mar 24, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Anthony Verrelli
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