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.
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Overview
This bill establishes a presumption for accidental disability retirement in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) for emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and police officers who develop Parkinson’s disease as a result of their employment. Specifically, it requires a medical examination and certification that the disability stems from a traumatic event during the performance of their duties. The bill also outlines a process for applying for recalculation of retirement allowances for members who participated in World Trade Center rescue operations and subsequently developed Parkinson’s disease.
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Douglas Steinhardt
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