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IN RE ADOPTION OF N.J.A.C. 17:1-6.4, 17:1-7.5 AND 17:1-7.10 (NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, DIVISION OF PENSION AND BENEFITS) (A-2171-16T3)

The New Jersey Education Association challenged regulations pertaining to the disability retirement process for various State retirement systems. In upholding most of the regulations – except those requiring applicants to pay for subsequent independent medical examinations and related addenda – this court maintained the requirement that eligibility for disability retirement benefits requires members to show that they cannot work due to a disability.