I am not in city service, but I am a vested member awaiting payability of a Vested Retirement Benefit? Can I apply for disability under this law?

It depends on the disability law applicable to your Tier and job title. Under Chapter 326 of the Laws of 2016, the following vested members are permitted to file a Notice of Participation no later than September 11, 2026 and then apply for disability:

  • Tier 1 and 2 members (NYC Administrative Code §13-168)
  • Tier 3 Uniformed Corrections (*RSSL §507-c)
  • Tier 4 Uniformed Sanitation (*RSSL §605-b)
  • Tier 4 Emergency Medical Technicians (*RSSL §607-b)
  • Tier 4 NYC Deputy Sheriffs (*RSSL §605-c)

*Retirement and Social Security Law