Provides optional disability coverage for county probation officers.

New York S01538 amends the general municipal law to provide optional disability coverage for county probation officers. This coverage includes salary and wages until the disability ends, and medical treatment and hospital care necessitated by the injury or illness. The municipality or The Long Island Rail Road Company will be liable for these costs. The bill also specifies that providers of medical treatment or hospital care cannot collect reimbursement from the police officer, advanced ambulance medical technician, or detention officer.

Provides optional disability coverage for county probation officers.

New York S01538 amends the general municipal law to provide optional disability coverage for county probation officers. This coverage includes salary and wages until the disability ends, and medical treatment and hospital care necessitated by the injury or illness. The municipality or The Long Island Rail Road Company will be liable for these costs. The bill also specifies that providers of medical treatment or hospital care cannot collect reimbursement from the police officer, advanced ambulance medical technician, or detention officer.