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| | Connecticut Takes Another Look at Workers' Compensation Benefits For First Responders Who Suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
By Lonce LaMon - March 16, 2015
The Connecticut General Assembly is looking again whether to give workers' compensation benefits to some first responders who wind up with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Much attention has been drawn to the Newtown, Connecticut mass shooting that took place in December 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Several lawmakers, as in past years, have expressed that they want to help first responders but have concerns about the potential financial burden to municipalities. Organizations representing municipalities are opposing the bill, arguing the claims could reach into millions of dollars, depending upon the duration and scope of treatment, and the severity.
Following some defeats, supporters have offered a more limited bill this session that would provide coverage for a police office, firefighter, or emergency medical workers diagnosed with PTSD after witnessing devastating carnage.
The latest bill passed the Public Safety Committee on a 22-3 vote on March 12th and awaits further action in the state Senate.
Rep. Daniel Rovero, D-Putnam, said he hated to put another mandate on the towns but ultimately voted for the bill. Rep. Stephen Dargan, D-West Haven, said he would support the legislation no matter what the cost. He told about working as a first responder and having pulled a friend's dead son out of a car that had struck a telephone pole.
Newtown, Connecticut police officer Thomas Bean appeared before lawmakers and spoke about experiencing depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts since responding to the Sandy Hook shooting, which left 20 first graders and six educators dead.
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