Police union and former officer brought action against township, seeking a declaration that officer was not required to continue making health insurance premium contributions and seeking reimbursement for past contributions.
The Superior Court, Law Division, granted summary judgment to township. Union and officer appealed.
The Superior Court, Appellate Division, held that statute requiring premium contributions exempted disability retirees.
Statute governing health insurance coverage for municipal employees and retirees exempts disability retirees from health insurance premium contributions. It applies only to active public employees and those who retire based on meeting the service requirements.