N.J. Admin. Code § 17:7-18.2

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 17:7-18.2 - Benefit

(a) As of July 1, 1969, the group contract providing disability benefits for all participants in the Alternate Benefit Program of each public institution of higher education in the State shall be on a non-contributory basis and shall be in lieu of any non-contributory and contributory benefits provided pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:64C-11.1 through 11.9 (inclusive) and article 16 of Chapter 65 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, P.L. 1967, c. 278 and 281, and P.L. 1968, c. 181.

(b) The disability benefits provided under such group policy or policies for all eligible participants in the Alternate Benefit Program shall provide a monthly income if the participant becomes totally disabled from occupational or non-occupational causes for a period of at least six consecutive months following the effective date of the coverage. The monthly disability benefit may be paid by the insurance company, so long as the participant remains disabled up to his or her 70th birthday, provided the disability commenced prior to his or her 60th birthday. The benefit will terminate when the participant is no longer considered totally disabled, attains age 70, or begins to receive retirement benefits from this or any other State-administered retirement plan.