Alaska SB144 amends occupational disability benefits for peace officers and firefighters, increasing benefits after 12 months.

Alaska SB144 modifies the occupational disability benefits for peace officers and firefighters. It sets the monthly benefit at 40 percent of the employee's gross monthly compensation at the time of termination due to disability. After 12 months of eligibility, the benefit increases to 75 percent of the gross monthly compensation. The bill also ensures that disabled members are fully vested in employer contributions and their individual accounts. This Act takes effect immediately.

Alaska SB144 amends occupational disability benefits for peace officers and firefighters, increasing benefits after 12 months.

Alaska SB144 modifies the occupational disability benefits for peace officers and firefighters. It sets the monthly benefit at 40 percent of the employee's gross monthly compensation at the time of termination due to disability. After 12 months of eligibility, the benefit increases to 75 percent of the gross monthly compensation. The bill also ensures that disabled members are fully vested in employer contributions and their individual accounts. This Act takes effect immediately.