Compensation and Benefits
Frustration mounts as small print delays the HEROES Act, and presents a dual standard for provider benefits for the fallen
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Siarnicki: 鈥淔irefighters, EMTs and paramedics continue to answer the call as they do whenever there is a crisis鈥�
The workers, including paramedics and EMTs, have been granted unlimited sick leave as they fight the illnesses linked to their time at Ground Zero
Franklin County Auditor Clarence Mingo is renewing his call to provide a property tax break to the spouses of first responders who die in the line of duty
When asked how the FDNY EMT pay gap compared to his campaign for 鈥渆quity and social justice,鈥� Mayor Bill de Blasio said he thinks 鈥渢he work is different鈥�
According to documents filed with the city of Sioux, EMS pay needs to be increased to be competitive with other employers and other EMS agencies
The bill would include psychological injury as a condition that must be covered by Idaho鈥檚 Workers鈥� Compensation law for first responders
A bipartisan group is asking their counterparts in Congress to permanently fund the program designed to help responders and other victims of the attacks
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the passed measures which would have expanded benefits for paramedics and EMTs by defining them as firefighters
City council declared EMTs deserve more money in a resolution that calls on Mayor Jenny Durkan鈥檚 administration to raise EMT wages and benefits
The federal government has hired Optum to operate a new clinic in Manhattan for survivors of the 9/11 attacks who have enrolled in an ongoing health program
Officials said the break would have resulted in a revenue reduction of $5.3 million per year when fully phased-in
As AMR鈥檚 seven-year contract with the city comes to an end, EMTs are asking to get the same amount of pay as their counterparts in other areas of the country
FDNY EMT Jennifer Dougherty said she is shocked by Mayor Bill de Blasio鈥檚 efforts to block extended sick time for 9/11 responders
鈥淚 am glad that the committee heard this community鈥檚 concerns and acted to keep the World Trade Center Health Program working as is,鈥� Rep. Carolyn Maloney said
Sen. Terrence Murphy said the bill is meant to help responders who were sickened by their efforts at Ground Zero get the help they need
Chief Justin Mochar asked that active volunteer responders receive a property tax rebate of 20 percent, as well as an earned income tax refund
Patients are fighting to reverse Anthem鈥檚 policy of denying coverage for ER visits they do not deem necessary
The House unanimously voted to approve SB 376, which qualifies first responders who cannot work due to PTSD for workers鈥� comp
The comedian joined advocates opposing a proposal they said could threaten health care treatment for 9/11 first responders
HB 2501 would require employers to pay workers鈥� compensation in proven cases of PTSD and allow responders to receive specialized therapy
The measure means that the spouses of first responders who died in the line of duty will have their property taxes reduced by one half
The bill that would provide workers鈥� comp for first responders with PTSD passed the latest committee vote unanimously
Officials said the turnover rate for Horry County Fire Department is high due to firefighters and paramedics leaving for departments with better pay
鈥溾�業 find it distasteful, I find it lacking in humanity, and I find it just downright shameful the position to say that this bill isn鈥檛 necessary,鈥� Rep. Katie Edwards-Walpole said
Surviving families of first responders who recently committed suicide sought support for a bill that would require insurance to cover PTSD treatment
In its second year, the EMS Trend Report describes revealing changes in clinical care, finance and the use of technology in EMS
Emergency Medical Services Locals 2507 and 3621 are suing for information on pay history, accusing the city and fire department of withholding information
Proposition 6 would provide tax breaks for spouses of responders killed in the line of duty, but it only applies if they are not remarried
The pension board told Michael Abramowitz that his asthma developed after Ground Zero cleanup was mainly caused by his weight
The responders will now be eligible for unlimited paid sick leave with full salary coverage
Almost three in four Americans said that emergency medicine services should be covered by insurance
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