N.J. Stat. Ann. § 53:5A-44.1

Any retirant of the State Police Retirement System established pursuant to P.L. 1965, c. 89 (C. 53:5A-1 et seq.) who pays the premium charges under Part A and Part B of the federal medicare program covering the retirant and the retirant's spouse shall be reimbursed by the State for the premium charges paid under Part A. "Medicare" as used in this act means the coverage provided under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act as amended in 1965 or its successor plan or plans.