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Title of bill
An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to health insurance coverage for surviving domestic partners of members of the police department and the fire department who are enrolled in a health insurance plan
Purpose
To allow the spouses of deceased retired New York City police officers to continue their health insurance coverage.
Summary of provisions
This bill would provide that the surviving spouse or eligible domestic partner of a retired member of the New York City Police Department will be permitted to continue to be covered by health insurance. This bill would include the surviving spouse of a police officer who retired from the New York City Housing and Transit Authorities prior to the merger of those police departments with the New York City Police Department.
Effects
Eligibility for health insurance ceases upon the death of the retiree and the surviving spouse or eligible domestic partner is not entitled to further coverage. This bill provides for that additional coverage.
Justification
The loss of medical insurance to retired individuals is one of the most devastating occurrences, leaving those people in sometimes desperate straits. This bill allows the surviving spouses of deceased New York City police officers to retain such coverage.
History
1999-08 Referred to Cities
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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