Establishes EMS part of PERS; provides enhanced benefits for emergency medical service employees.
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- Introduced
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Overview
This bill establishes an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) part within the New Jersey Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), offering enhanced benefits to EMS employees. It defines ‘EMS employee’ broadly, encompassing various medical roles and responsibilities. The bill mandates membership in the PERS for EMS personnel and provides for increased retirement allowances, including options for special retirement and deferred retirement, mirroring benefits available to prosecutors. It also addresses state liability for increased pension costs associated with EMS employee enrollment.
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Joseph Cryan
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