Establishes a program to help eligible state retirees obtain disability benefits and invests savings into the state health insurance program.

The bill establishes the disability benefits maximization and assistance program to help eligible state retirees obtain social security disability insurance and Medicare coverage. The program includes ongoing claims analysis, outreach, and assistance in applying for benefits. It ensures no adverse changes in health benefits for participants and no mandatory transfer to Medicare. The state invests any net savings from the program into the New York state health insurance program to limit cost increases for employees and retirees.

Establishes a program to help eligible state retirees obtain disability benefits and invests savings into the state health insurance program.

The bill establishes the disability benefits maximization and assistance program to help eligible state retirees obtain social security disability insurance and Medicare coverage. The program includes ongoing claims analysis, outreach, and assistance in applying for benefits. It ensures no adverse changes in health benefits for participants and no mandatory transfer to Medicare. The state invests any net savings from the program into the New York state health insurance program to limit cost increases for employees and retirees.