Basic Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members

(Sections 70-a, 71-a and 75)

World Trade Center Presumption

Basic Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members
(Sections 70-a, 71-a and 75)

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If you participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts, and you were employed by a participating employer of NYSLRS or another New York public retirement system at that time, you should be aware of the benefits provided by the World Trade Center Presumption law.1

  • You may be eligible for an accidental disability retirement benefit if you become permanently disabled and unable to perform your job due to a qualifying condition.
  • You may be eligible to reclassify your service or disability retirement benefit to an accidental disability retirement benefit if you develop a qualifying condition after you retire.
  • Certain family beneficiaries may be eligible to receive an accidental death benefit if you die from a qualifying condition.

There are specific eligibility requirements and filing deadlines that must be met for these benefits. For more information, visit our World Trade Center Presumption page.

 


1Updated 12/21