13. After the effective date of P.L.2003, c.130, a former employee of an employer participating in the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System, P.L.1944, c.255 (C. 43:16A-1 et seq.) who retires from employment with the employer pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.2003, c.130 in accordance with the action taken pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2003, c.130 and the former employee’s dependents, may enroll in the State Health Benefits Program upon retirement, but not later than 60 days following retirement. The laws and regulations governing the program, except as provided in this section, are applicable to enrollment in the program under this section.

L.2003,c.130,s.13.