Panel debates expanding survivor benefit in S.89 to include 'ride-along' mental-health workers Committee members discussed adding licensed mental-health or social-work professionals who ride along with law enforcement to S.89 survivor-benefit eligibility, and reviewed a treasurer's-office amendment to let the board pay evaluation fees from the survivors fund; Tom Abenow (VSEA) confirmed stakeholders and treasurer agree benefits should be prospective, not retroactive.

The Vermont committee is weighing a groundbreaking change to survivor benefits that could recognize the vital role of mental-health professionals who accompany law enforcement on crisis calls.

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Lawmakers consider tax credits and survivor coverage to shore up volunteer fire ranks Witnesses described a long decline in volunteer firefighters, suggested stipend tax relief and a personal income tax credit for active volunteers, and urged extending survivor health‑insurance protections to volunteers and marshals.

Connecticut lawmakers are taking bold steps to revive volunteer firefighting ranks with potential tax credits and survivor benefits that could change lives.

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HHS warns 39 states that survivor benefits are being used to offset foster care costs; Idaho lawmaker seeks permanent ban The Department of Health and Human Services told 39 states it has identified a practice of taking deceased parents' survivor benefits from children in foster care to offset state costs. Idaho state Rep. Josh Tanner said Idaho ended the practice by executive action and has introduced legislation to prohibit it permanently.

Children in foster care are losing their deceased parents' survivor benefits to cover state costs, and lawmakers are calling for a change.

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Ma Otter and her son sacrificed a lot to make their dreams come true, but as a widow, she may have been eligible for survivor benefits that could have really helped!

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The PACT Act also covers survivors with Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and burial benefits.

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Survivor Benefits and VA Claims in 2025 | HadIt.com Guide Learn about survivor benefits and VA claims in 2025. Key rules, eligibility, and how survivors can secure the benefits they deserve.

📘 A guide to VA Survivor Benefits

What families of deceased veterans need to know — and what the VA often fails to tell them.

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Massachusetts Senate reviews Option d beneficiaries amendment in Senate Bill 1868 Legislation amends survivor allowance provisions for Option d beneficiaries in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts is taking a significant step forward by amending survivor allowance provisions for Option d beneficiaries—find out how this impacts families in need!

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The 2015 Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage was a major turning point — not just for equality, but for Social Security benefits too. From Take Pride in Retirement: Matt McClure and Martha Shedden, President of NARSSA.

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CalPERS outlines steps for reporting death and emergency retirement application process CalPERS details required documentation and procedures for survivor benefits and emergency retirement.

CalPERS just revealed essential steps for public employees and their families to secure Pre-Retirement Survivor Benefits—are you prepared for the unexpected?

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Oklahoma amends firefighter pension rules for survivors and beneficiaries Legislation adjusts benefits for deceased firefighters' families under pension system.

Oklahoma has just passed new legislation that significantly enhances benefits for the families of fallen firefighters, ensuring their sacrifices are honored and supported.

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Elon Musk cut off business loans to 8-11 year old children. Except the payments were actually survivor benefits for orphans. "Oh well," he probably said.

Be that as it may, NONE of those 8-11 year old orphans will be starting a business any time soon, so... "Mission Accomplished!"

Good work, Elon Musk and DOGE!

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Representative Kerner amends Louisiana firefighters' retirement survivor benefits Louisiana bill updates survivor benefits for children with disabilities in firefighters' retirement system.

Louisiana's House Bill 28 promises vital changes to survivor benefits, ensuring children with disabilities of fallen firefighters receive the support they need, regardless of age.

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New Mexico amends survivor pension rules for public employees' beneficiaries New legislation allows survivor pensions for public employees' designated beneficiaries after death.

New Mexico is stepping up for families of fallen public servants by proposing House Bill 416, which aims to simplify and enhance survivor pension benefits during their toughest times.

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How Regulation came to be: The Cherry Mine Disaster - Part II In our first installment ( Part I, here ) we watched the Cherry, Illinois mine ...

Mining is rife with hazards. 9th in a series. Reposted w/author's permission.
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