Retired Public Employees Ass'n v. Cuomo

OPINION OF THE COURT

Peters, P.J.

Petitioners are former New York State employees who are receiving a retirement allowance from the state and a lobbying association representing the interests of similarly situated individuals for whom the state pays a percentage of their health insurance cost. Prior to 2011, the state was contributing 100% towards the health insurance premiums for retirees who retired prior to January 1, 1983 and 90% for those who retired thereafter (as well as 75% of the premiums for dependent coverage), pursuant to the fixed contribution rates set forth in Civil Service Law §…