Establishes a program to assist eligible state retirees in obtaining disability benefits and invests savings back into the 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 benefits. The program includes identifying eligible retirees, providing outreach, analyzing eligibility, assisting with claims, and monitoring program quality. Any savings from the program will be reinvested into the New York state health insurance program to mitigate premium increases for employees and retirees.

Establishes a program to assist eligible state retirees in obtaining disability benefits and invests savings back into the 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 benefits. The program includes identifying eligible retirees, providing outreach, analyzing eligibility, assisting with claims, and monitoring program quality. Any savings from the program will be reinvested into the New York state health insurance program to mitigate premium increases for employees and retirees.