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🎉 NJSPBA Survivor & Welfare Fund – Sip & Smoke 2025 🎉

📅 Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 🕕 6–10 PM

📍 The Proving Ground, Highlands, NJ

An unforgettable night supporting the New Jersey State PBA. Enjoy premium cigars, spirits, and dinner as we raise funds for the families of fallen officers and those facing personal hardship.

🎖️ Honoring Sophia Taylor, Administrative Secretary of the Monmouth County 200 Club, for her outstanding service to law enforcement and community impact.

🎟️ Tickets: $175 each – includes 6 cigars, engraved bottle of Woodford Reserve, spirits tasting & buffet.

🔥 Sponsorships available! Gold, Silver, Bronze, Digital & Beverage options – all supporting a vital cause.

💛 Proceeds benefit the NJSPBA Survivor & Welfare Fund & NJ COP SHOT program.

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📧 Email: dperestuk@njspba.com

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Today in Trenton: NJ State PBA Takes a Stand for Affordable Healthcare

Numerous PBA Members joined Executive Director Kevin Lyons and our brothers and sisters from 32BJ SEIU at the Statehouse for Lobby Day, where we met directly with legislators to make our voices heard.

We’re advocating for the passage of A5376/S4299, the Health Care Accountability Law, a critical step toward more affordable healthcare for our members and all New Jerseyans.

This legislation would put healthcare entities on a spending budget, create an independent watchdog commission, rein in rising hospital costs and build on the foundation laid by the Office of Health Care Affordability and Transparency.

We’re proud to stand united in support of real, lasting healthcare reform!

Statement from New Jersey State PBA President Andreyev regarding the Structural and Financial problems of the NJ State Health Benefits Program

Another INCREDIBLE day at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster for our annual Survivor & Welfare Golf Outing!

Despite a less-than-ideal weather forecast, the skies held up and so did the spirits of everyone in attendance. From the first drive to the final putt, the day was filled with camaraderie, support, and generosity.

Thanks to our amazing participants and sponsors, we raised significant funds for our Survivor & Welfare Fund, which directly supports the families of our fallen heroes. This included “auctions“ of a signed President Trump hat, and a foursome for a future day of golf at this prestigious course, which raised significant money at the end of a successful day!

This event proves once again, rain or shine, our blue family always shows up strong.

NJ State PBA Five-O 5K

What an incredible day! The NJ State PBA Five-O 5K for mental health awareness was a resounding success and it’s all thanks to YOU.

To our runners, walkers, volunteers, sponsors, and generous donors: thank you for showing up, speaking out, and helping break the stigma around mental health.

Together, we raised awareness and took real steps, literally and figuratively, toward better mental wellness for all!

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PBA President Blasts Effort to Weaken Daniel’s Law

New Jersey State PBA President Peter Andreyev today criticized former Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli for his efforts to repeal legal protections that safeguard the law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges. Over three dozen law enforcement leaders joined the New Jersey State PBA President in condemning the former prosecutor for trying to undermine the safety of officers.

Just yesterday, U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas spoke out against the heinous psychological warfare being launched against judges. Judge Salas pointed to pizzas being delivered to judges’ homes under her son’s name. “It is outrageous that a former prosecutor would jeopardize public safety by exposing judges’ and officers’ names and home addresses.

We must prioritize the safety of every person covered under Daniel‘s Law and its amendments. The data broker industry and their lobbyists could care less about the men and women judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers whose lives would be put at risk from removing this law,” said President Andreyev.

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President Biden signs H.R. 82

Historic Social Security Fairness Act Restores Full Benefits for Millions of Public Servants

Yesterday was a tremendous day. Millions of police officers, firefighters, and teachers will get their full social security benefits because of the work we did getting this bill passed,” said NJ State PBA President Peter Andreyev. “As I sat in the White House watching the bill signed into law, I knew history was being made. This has been a struggle for decades, but we got it passed with the support of so many. I can’t thank National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) for all their leadership and guidance.

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two federal policies that barred employees with a public pension from collecting their full benefits under the federal retirement program and that reduced benefits for those workers’ surviving spouses and family members.

Specifically, the new Social Security law repeals policies known as the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which together act to reduce Social Security payments to 2.5 million retirees. It means an initial boost of $360 more a month for Social Security recipients denied full benefits. The increase would amount to an average of $1,190 for 390,000 surviving spouses getting a widow or widower benefit.

“There are police officers and their families who will forever benefit from the changes we fought for. This law took a lot of time and effort to get passed. I went to Washington D.C to advocate for its passage, met with Congressional leaders, and worked with NAPO. I am thankful to so many New Jersey Congressional leaders who took my call, heard my concerns, and passed this law,” said President Andreyev.

2/26/25:
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that starting this week retroactive benefits payments will begin going out and beneficiaries who were impacted by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and/or the Government Pension Offset (GPO) will begin receiving their full benefits. According to the SSA, the retroactive benefits, which repay the benefits lost to GPO and WEP back to January 2024, will be received in a one-time payment by the end of March.  Most impacted beneficiaries will begin receiving their increased GPO and WEP-free Social Security benefits in April. Payments will be processed incrementally throughout March, so not everyone will receive their retroactive payments at the same time. 
 
There are some complex cases, particularly GPO cases, where the SSA will need to process the benefit changes manually, which could delay the retroactive payment and monthly benefit increase.
 
Please refer to the SSA’s FAQ section found directly below:
The Social Security Administration just posted a detailed FAQ on the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), including what it does, who it impacts, and what retirees can expect.  You can find the FAQ here.

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Resolution Reached in Hackensack Meridian–Horizon Dispute, But at a Cost to Members

As we previously advised you, Hackensack Meridian and Horizon were embroiled in negotiations in which you were sent emails saying that they would terminate their relationship on June 1st. Just as expected, they resolved their dispute yesterday, far in advance of the deadline.

Unfortunately, this the resolution to the dispute will cost you more money in higher hospital costs and higher Chapter 78 contributions. As you can see from the attached matrix, Hackensack Meridian is hardly underpaid for their services.
We are disheartened that both sides in this dispute attempted to use our members as pawns.

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Advocates Urge Passage of A.5376/S.4299 to Rein In Hospital Costs

At the Assembly Budget Hearing held on Wednesday, March 19th, representatives from New Jersey Citizen Action, NJEA, 32BJ SEIU and NJSPBA Executive Director Kevin Lyons came out to express the urgent need to enact A.5376/S.4299 to hold hospitals accountable and get health care costs under control.

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It’s no secret that there was a lot of talk about the March Mini Convention with NJSPBA President Pat Colligan announcing his retirement effective May 1. April is proving to be no different with the announcement of our new executive vice president.