Vermont H0575 establishes survivor and disability benefits for emergency personnel and law enforcement officers.

Vermont H0575 creates a fund to provide survivor and disability benefits for emergency personnel and law enforcement officers. Survivors of emergency personnel who die in the line of duty or from an occupation-related illness can request a monetary benefit. Similarly, emergency personnel who suffer a permanent total disability in the line of duty can apply for a benefit. The Emergency Personnel Survivors Benefit and Disability Benefits Review Board determines eligibility and awards benefits. The fund is financed by appropriations, transfers, and contributions.

Vermont H0575 establishes survivor and disability benefits for emergency personnel and law enforcement officers.

Vermont H0575 creates a fund to provide survivor and disability benefits for emergency personnel and law enforcement officers. Survivors of emergency personnel who die in the line of duty or from an occupation-related illness can request a monetary benefit. Similarly, emergency personnel who suffer a permanent total disability in the line of duty can apply for a benefit. The Emergency Personnel Survivors Benefit and Disability Benefits Review Board determines eligibility and awards benefits. The fund is financed by appropriations, transfers, and contributions.