Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers Now Qualify for More Affordable Health Insurance
This law which allows volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers to receive health services and insurance from local municipalities takes effect immediately.
Important legislation that will allow municipalities to extend health services and insurance to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers has been signed into law. "This is good legislation that will help the brave men and women who help keep our neighborhoods safe," Senator Craig M. Johnson (D-Port Washington) said. "This bill will help give many first responders the piece of mind to continue with this dangerous and selfless work." The bill (S.5111), which passed the Senate in February, will allow volunteers — many of whom are without insurance or paying very expensive premiums — to receive affordable coverage through their municipality, including those local governmental entities offering their employers health insurance through the …
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