Police and Fire Plan

For Tier 1, 2, 5 and 6 Members, and Tier 3 Members Covered by Article 11, (Sections 375-b and 375-c)

World Trade Center Presumption

Police and Fire Plan
For Tier 1, 2, 5 and 6 Members, and Tier 3 Members Covered by Article 11
(Sections 375-b and 375-c)

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 webpage.

 


1Updated 12/21