The department of administration may expend public funds appropriated for such purpose to procure disability income coverage for full-time officers and employees of the state, its departments and agencies. The department of administration by rule shall adopt standards for integrating such coverage with other forms of income protection and for eligibility of officers and employees. Such coverage shall provide two-thirds of the gross monthly salary of such officer or employee after a waiting period prescribed by the department of administration.
A.R.S. § 38-651.03