N.J. Admin. Code § 17:1-1.13

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 17:1-1.13 - Suspension of pension payments

(a) The disbursement of pension payments shall be suspended under the following circumstances:

1. If a disability retirant fails to appear for a medical examination scheduled by the Division;

2. If a widow, widower, parent or guardian of minor child(ren) fails to file a certificate of eligibility, which is normally mailed to such beneficiaries on a periodic basis;

3. If a retirant or beneficiary becomes mentally or physically incompetent. The disbursement of pension checks in this instance shall be suspended until a proper legal representative has been appointed;

4. If a retirant is receiving a retirement benefit, the Boards may suspend retirement benefits pending the outcome of charges including, but not limited to, the following:

i. An indictment;

ii. An information;

iii. An accusation;

iv. An administrative or disciplinary action;

v. An ethics violation; or

vi. A license or credential review;

5. For those who receive their pension payment via paper check, if a retirant or beneficiary fails to cash three consecutive monthly pension checks, the monthly benefit shall be suspended until a personally endorsed, notarized signature card has been received; or

6. In the event of incarceration of the retirant, pursuant to the provision of 43:1-2, the retirement benefits will be forfeited during the period of incarceration.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:1-1.13

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 1306(a), effective 6/20/2016