New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 17 - TREASURY - GENERAL
Chapter 3 - TEACHERS' PENSION AND ANNUITY FUND
Subchapter 3 - INSURANCE AND DEATH BENEFITS
Section 17:3-3.1 - Compulsory and optional enrollment

(a) For the purpose of contributory insurance, all compulsory enrollees under age 60 at the time their enrollment application is filed, including veterans, shall be required to participate in the contributory insurance program for one year (12 calendar months) from the date of enrollment, or the effective date of insurance premium deduction, whichever is later. Proof of insurability shall be required for all compulsory and optional enrollees, age 60 and older, at the time their enrollment application is filed with the Division, in order to qualify for noncontributory and contributory insurance coverage.

(b) Optional enrollees under age 60 at the time their enrollment application is filed with the Division, may qualify for noncontributory and contributory insurance coverage only if they were actively at work performing all of the duties that the position requires at the time they made application for enrollment, and such application was filed within one year from the date they first became eligible for enrollment in the Fund. If an application for an optional enrollee is not received within one year after the optional enrollee became eligible for enrollment, evidence of insurability will be required for the noncontributory and contributory coverage.

(c) When proof of insurability is required, the member's opportunity to prove such insurability shall expire one year (12 months) from the date the initial written notice is sent advising the member that the member must prove insurability by taking a medical examination and meeting the eligibility requirements of the Fund underwriter.