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- Referred to civil service and pensions
- Referred to civil service and pensions
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Title of bill
An act to authorize the widow of William James Middlebrooks to file a retirement option election form
Purpose
Authorizes the widow of William James Middlebrooks to file a retirement option election form for her deceased husband.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 Allows Janice Middlebrooks, the widow of the deceased William James Middlebrooks, to file for a retirement election with the state. Mr. Middlebrooks was employed by the Albion Correctional Facility at the time of his death on December 3, 2006 however he did not file for a retirement option prior to his death. All benefits shall be paid to his widow Janice Middlebrooks.
Justification
This bill would authorize Janice Middlebrooks to file an ordinary disability application with a date of retirement of November 1, 2004 and an and an option election form on behalf of her deceased husband William James Middlebrooks. Mr. Middlebrooks received a disability retirement which was paid beginning on 3/28/2005. Upon his death all payments ceased because no option election form was filed. Mr. Middlebrooks was diagnosed with cancer in January of 2004, was advised on October 31, 2004 that he would not be able to return to work, and died on December 3, 2006. This bill would allow for additional benefit payment to be made for the period 11/1/04 through 3/28/05 and to Mrs. Middlebrook for her lifetime.
Legislative history
NONE.
Fiscal implications
$153,000 to be shared by the State of New York and all participating employers in the NYS & Local Employees' Retirement System.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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