The law requires that members file a statement with NYCERS indicating the dates and locations of participation. This statement is known as a Notice of Participation. A Notice of Participation is not a disability application. It is a sworn statement by you indicating the dates and locations of your participation, which preserves your right to file for disability under the WTC Disability Law. NYCERS will send your completed Notice of Participation to your employer at the time of such participation for verification that you meet the pre-qualifying criteria. A Notice of Participation must be filed with NYCERS no later than September 11, 2026. 

If your employer at the time of participation is unable to verify that you meet the pre-qualifying criteria, you may be able to refute the agency’s findings by submitting documentation to NYCERS to support your case.