A04990Introduced in the Assembly
Establishes the disability benefits maximization and assistance program to assist eligible state retirees in obtaining certain disability benefits; provides for the investing of any net savings realized by the program back into the New York state health insurance program for the purpose of eliminating or limiting the impact of any premium rate or other cost increases that would be the responsibility of an employee or retiree.
Introduced by Stacey Pheffer Amato, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes the disability benefits maximization and assistance program to assist eligible state retirees in obtaining certain disability benefits; provides for the investing of any net savings realized by the program back into the New York state health insurance program for the purpose of eliminating or limiting the impact of any premium rate or other cost increases that would be the responsibility of an employee or retiree.
Where it stands
referred to ways and means
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Governmental Employees Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means · May 28, 2025
14
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
14 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | Yes |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | Yes |
| Judy Griffin | 21 | Yes |
| Stacey Pheffer Amato | 23 | Yes |
| Kalman Yeger | 41 | Yes |
| Robert Carroll | 44 | Yes |
| William Colton | 47 | Yes |
| Simcha Eichenstein | 48 | Yes |
| Michael Reilly | 62 | Yes |
| Michael Tannousis | 64 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to governmental employees
reported referred to ways and means
referred to ways and means
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