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Finance
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Request approval of a Resolution authorizing membership in the Association County Commissioners of Georgia -Interlocal Risk Management (ACCG-IRMA) Agency and participation in the ACCG-IRMA First Responder PTSD Fund and an Intergovernmental Agreement with ACCG-IRMA to effectuate such participation.
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Open and Responsible Government
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Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
On May 1, 2024, Gov. Brian Kemp ceremoniously signed House Bill 451 (2024), The Ashley Wilson Act, into law. The Ashley Wilson Act requires the State of Georgia and any local government or authority in the State to provide and maintain specific Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) insurance coverages for all “eligible first responders” as defined in O.C.G.A. § 45-25-2 as of January 1, 2025. This includes all full-time, part-time and volunteer first responders.
The Act ensures that First Responders can get the lump sum benefit in a confidential manner similar to receiving mental health benefits under a group health plan (subject to HIPAA) or under an employee assistance program, and limits interactions with the employer for disability benefits to those allowed for other mental health disability benefits.
Scope of Work: Employers eligible to participate in Association County Commissioners of Georgia - Interlocal Risk Management (ACCG-IRMA) shall complete an Application for membership in the ACCG-IRMA and participation in the ACCG-IRMA First Responder PTSD Fund.
Community Impact: None
Department Recommendation: None
Project Implications: None
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None
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