While Governors Sean Parnell and Bill Walker have ordered that survivors continue to receive coverage, lawmakers want to make it permanent.
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Insurance for law enforcement and firefighters’ survivors among early bills
A bill to provide survivors with insurance was among the first bills filed ahead of the legislative session, starting on Jan. 17.
Benefits bill for law enforcement, firefighters’ survivors falls short
“For me to have to ask for something that I feel he’s already earned – it’s kind of humiliating in a way,” said Brandy Johnson, widow of slain State Trooper Sgt. Patrick “Scott” Johnson.
Law enforcement, firefighter survivors seek health benefits law
The families are looking for a permanent solution that will cover them and other survivors in the future.