This bill modifies provisions related to public employee long-term disability benefits.
This bill:
- modifies the definition of objective medical impairment for purposes of the Public Employees' Long-Term Disability Act;
- amends provisions related to the application for and determination of long-term disability benefits;
- clarifies which employees are eligible for a disability benefit for a total disability due to a mental objective medical impairment through June 30, 2026;
- modifies the exclusions for monthly disability benefits;
- directs the Public Employees' Long-Term Disability program to administer the existing basic long-term benefit for volunteer emergency medical services personnel; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.
Recommended by: Retirement and Independent Entities Interim Committee

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-21-102, 49-21-401, 49-21-403, 49-21-405