S.2623

Permits surviving spouse of retired member of PFRS to be enrolled in SHBP and to continue to receive pension benefit after remarriage in certain circumstances.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2623 allows surviving spouses of retired PFRS members to enroll in SHBP and continue pension benefits after remarriage if the disability.

New Jersey S2623 provides that the surviving spouse of a retired member of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) who was receiving an accidental disability retirement allowance at the time of death can enroll in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and continue to receive pension benefits after remarriage. This applies if the injury causing the disability, complications from it, or the aggravation or acceleration of a preexisting condition was a significant contributing factor in the retired member’s death.

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State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee