Title
A Resolution adopting and entering into The Trust Agreement for The Colorado Firefighter Heart, Cancer, And Behavioral Health Benefits Trust and taking other actions in connection therewith
Presenter:
Randy Royal, CSFD Fire Chief
Jayme McConnellogue, Deputy Fire Chief
Body
Summary:
A presentation on The Colorado Firefighter Heart and Cancer Benefits Trust which was created to aid the state's fire professionals and agencies to contain the human and financial burdens created by serious health issues by providing mandated cardiac and voluntary cancer benefits to the state's firefighters. The Trust program was designed with input from the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters, Colorado State Fire Chiefs, the state Division of Insurance, as well as individuals from municipal, county and special district fire agencies.
There has been no previous council action on this item.
Background:
Heart
In 2014, Governor Hickenlooper signed a bill that created CRS 29-5-302, which requires that fire agencies provide firefighters with coverage for heart and circulatory malfunctions. The Colorado Firefighter Benefits Trust's Heart Program enables Colorado's fire departments to meet this requirement and safeguard their firefighters from the human and financial burdens created by cardiac incidents.
Benefits
? The Trust goes beyond the requirements of CRS 29-5-302
? Provides financial certainty for the state's fire service professionals
? State funding in partnership with DOLA allows the Trust to provide this coverage at no cost to members
? The coverage offsets out of pocket costs during a health crisis
? Trust benefits kick in before vacation or sick time are used
? Uses a broad definition of stressful or strenuous work event that is more inclusive of a firefighter's activities
? Processes payments within ten days of receipt of all completed required forms
? Benefit levels are based on diagnosis, with 100% of the eligible award granted at diagnosis wi...
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