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History
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Relates to reimbursing Medicare Part B premium payments made by retirees of the metropolitan transportation authority and its subsidiary corporations
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Peter Abbate
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to reimbursing Medicare Part B premium payments made by retirees of the metropolitan transportation authority and its subsidiary corporations
Purpose
This bill would allow the retirees of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and its subsidiaries including their dependents, to be reimbursed the cost for premiums for the retirees enrolled in the Medicare program as added by Title XVII of the 1965 amendment to the Social Security Act.
Summary of provisions
Public Authorities Law is amended by adding a new section 1266-i
Existing law
Currently, retired members of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS) receive 100% reimbursement for the costs of premiums associated under Medicare Part B, but retirees of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) and its subsidiaries do not. MTA retirees only receive a 50% reimbursement.
Justification
This bill would add MTA retirees and allow them to enjoy the same reimbursement as other members of NYCERS enjoy.
Legislative history
2003 Session: S.3973/A.7173 - New bill, No Significant Action 2004 Session: S.3973/A.7173 - Passed Assembly 2005 Session: S.5409/A.6938 - Passed Assembly, No Senate Action 2006 Session: S.5409/A.6938 - Passed Assembly, No Senate Action 2007 Session: S.6212/A.7055 - No Significant Action 2008 Session: S.6212/A.7055 - Passed Assembly, No Senate Action
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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