Authorizes Michael Hall to change his retirement benefit coverage with the New York state teachers' retirement system.

This bill allows Michael Hall, a retired member of the New York State Teachers' Retirement System, to change his retirement benefit coverage. Hall, who retired on January 31, 2004, had previously elected a reduced benefit option designating his wife as a beneficiary. The bill permits him to change this option to the maximum single life benefit, effective from his retirement date. The cost of this change, estimated at $211,000, will be borne by the employers of members of the New York State Teachers' Retirement System.

Authorizes Michael Hall to change his retirement benefit coverage with the New York state teachers' retirement system.

This bill allows Michael Hall, a retired member of the New York State Teachers' Retirement System, to change his retirement benefit coverage. Hall, who retired on January 31, 2004, had previously elected a reduced benefit option designating his wife as a beneficiary. The bill permits him to change this option to the maximum single life benefit, effective from his retirement date. The cost of this change, estimated at $211,000, will be borne by the employers of members of the New York State Teachers' Retirement System.