World Trade Center claims deadline runs through 2030 for militia members

Eligible organized militia members may claim a disability pension equal to three-quarters of their final annual pay. This covers members activated for New York state active duty on or after September 11, 2001, who took part in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup work and developed a qualifying condition. The member's condition must be determined to qualify under the military law. The adjutant general may issue rules to carry out this provision. The act takes effect immediately, and qualifying claims must be submitted on or before September 11, 2030.

An eligible survivor may claim a death benefit equal to one-half of the member's final annual pay. This covers the surviving spouse, children under 21, or dependent parent of an organized militia member who served on qualifying state active duty for World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup work. The member's death must be determined to have resulted from a qualifying World Trade Center condition. The adjutant general may issue rules to carry out this provision. The act takes effect immediately, and qualifying claims must be submitted on or before September 11, 2030.