[Code 1964, § 9-29.1]
The procedures established in this division shall be the exclusive
procedures used in administering the disability program for members
of the bureaus of fire and police under sections 207-a and 207-c of
the General Municipal Law.
[Code 1964, § 9-29.1(6)]
Failure to comply with the provisions of this division and section
207-a or 207-c of the General Municipal Law or to cooperate with the
commissioner of public safety or to provide information to the commissioner
shall be grounds for disciplinary action.
[Code 1964, § 9-29.1(3)]
If a member receiving disability benefits refuses or fails to
appear, without just cause, for light-duty assignment without following
the appeal procedures set forth in this division, or is discovered
to be engaged in outside employment within the meaning of the General
Municipal Law, it shall be determined that the person shall immediately
forfeit entitlement to disability benefits, retroactive to the date
of the refusal or failure to appear or the commencement of prohibited
outside employment, whichever is applicable. The value of any benefits
improperly received shall be repaid to the city. If the member disagrees
with the determination, the appeals procedure set forth in relation
to light duty shall be applicable.
[Code 1964, § 9-29.1(5)]
By law, a member of the bureau who is disabled in the performance
of duties is entitled to all disability-related medical care and hospital
care furnished as a result of the disability. However, no bills or
claims for medical services rendered pursuant to section 207-a or
207-c of the General Municipal Law shall be paid unless the following
procedure is complied with:
(1)
Except for an emergency, a member receiving disability benefits
shall notify the commissioner of public safety or the chief or deputy
chief of the bureau before incurring any expense for medical services
alleged to be related to the disability. Any member incurring medical
expenses or hospital care without this prior notification assumes
the risk that the claim may be disallowed by the commissioner.
(2)
On each bill or claim for medical services, the person rendering
the services shall certify on the bill or claim the nature of the
services rendered, the nature of the injury or illness necessitating
the services and that the services rendered were required as a consequence
of the incident that gave rise to the disability.