Provides certain health care benefits to surviving dependents of accidental disability retiree who participated in 9/11 WTC rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations; clarifies eligibility criteria for recalculation of retirement allowance for such participation.

This bill provides health care benefits to surviving dependents of police, fire, or state employees who retired due to accidental disability linked to 9/11 WTC rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations. It clarifies eligibility for recalculating retirement allowances for those who participated in these operations for at least eight hours between September 11-October 11, 2001. The bill specifically covers health conditions tied to 9/11 exposure, such as respiratory illnesses, PTSD, or skin diseases. It amends New Jersey’s retirement systems to ensure survivors receive these benefits without requiring additional proof of the disability’s connection to the 9/11 operations. The bill directly affects surviving spouses and dependents of eligible retirees who served at the World Trade Center site.