No. The law provides a presumption of an Accidental Disability for NYCERS Members, Vested Members, or Retirees (retired after 9/11/01) who meet certain pre-qualifying criteria in the law and become disabled from performing the functions of their position as a result of a Qualifying Condition or Impairment of Health and have a verified Notice of Participation on file with NYCERS. Benefits are paid according to the provisions that cover an Accidental Disability for your Tier and title.