N.J. Stat. § 52:14-17.38a: Continuation of coverage

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the employer of a member of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey who retires under the provisions of special disability retirement pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1989, c.103 (C.43:16A-6.1) shall pay the premium or periodic charges for a continuation of all coverages provided to the member and any dependent of the member under section 5 of P.L.1961, c.49 (C.52:14-17.29) which are in effect at the time of retirement.

L.1989,c.103,s.2.