Enhancing The Death & Disability Plan

FPPA Bill Passes During the 2026 Legislative Session

Created in 1980, the Statewide Death & Disability Plan (SWDD) provides retirement benefits to participants and their families in the event the Member is seriously injured or killed. In 2025, FPPA convened a task force of Plan Members and Employer representatives to study the Plan. FPPA also hired an outside consultant to analyze the current SWDD Plan and consider whether any changes were needed. After receiving feedback from task force members and experts, FPPA staff compiled the changes outlined in this bill.

This action modernizes outdated statutes, simplifies the disability application and appeal processes, enhances certain benefits, and provides clearer guidance for Members, Employers, and FPPA staff. The bill does not change the Plan’s benefit levels and represents no additional cost to the state, Members, or Employers.

The bill, described in detail on this site, was considered and passed by the state legislature, and signed by the governor during the 2026 General Session.

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