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Baldwin City Council approves GIRMA first responder PTSD insurance resolution

The council signed on to state-mandated PTSD coverage for police and fire personnel, agreeing to a $15,000 premium.

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January 13, 2025: Resolution to add City of Baldwin's membership in GIRMA Fund C for First Responder PTSD benefits

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What this means now

Where it stands

The council also voted 5-0 to approve the GIRMA First Responder PTSD Participation Agreement at the $15,000 premium and authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to execute it.

The story

At a January 7 work session, the council discussed a state law requiring municipalities to adopt a first responder PTSD insurance program.

SourcesBaldwin 01-07-25 Work Session Minutes

Council members were also presented with a resolution and participation agreement to add the city's membership in Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency's Fund C, covering first responder PTSD lump-sum and disability benefits under the Ashley Wilson Act.

SourcesBaldwin 01-07-25 Work Session Agenda Packet

On January 13, the council voted 5-0 to approve GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution #2025-01158R as presented.

SourcesBaldwin 01-13-25 Meeting Minutes

The council also voted 5-0 to approve the GIRMA First Responder PTSD Participation Agreement at the $15,000 premium and authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to execute it.

SourcesBaldwin 01-13-25 Meeting Minutes

What happened

How this issue got here

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Approved
confirmed

GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution allowing City of Baldwin to enter GIRMA's Fund C

A motion was made by Erik Keith to approve the GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution #2025-01158R as presented with a second by Kerri Davis.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution

Consideration/Approval of GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution #2025-01158R

Appeared on agenda
proposed

GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution

Consideration/Approval of GIRMA First Responder PTSD Resolution #2025-01158R

Approved
confirmed

GIRMA First Responder PTSD Participation Agreement at $15,000 premium

A motion was made by Maarten Venter to approve the GIRMA First Responder PTSD Participation Agreement and to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute: the agreement as presented at the $15,000 premium

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Resolution to add City of Baldwin's membership in GIRMA Fund C for First Responder PTSD benefits

A RESOLUTION TO ADD MEMBERSHIP IN A FUND OF GEORGIA INTERLOCAL RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY (GIRMA)

Appeared on agenda
proposed

GIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program Resolution

GIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program Resolution #2025-01158R

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Resolution adding City of Baldwin's GIRMA membership to include Fund C (First Responder PTSD lump-sum and disability benefits under the Ashley Wilson Act)

A RESOLUTION TO ADD MEMBERSHIP IN A FUND OF GEORGIA INTERLOCAL RISK

Appeared on agenda
proposed

GIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program Resolution

GIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program Resolution #2025-01158R

Discussed
discussed

GIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program Resolution

This House Bill requires municipalities to adopt a first responder PTSD program insurance.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Participation in GIRMA First Responder PTSD insurance coverage required by House Bill 451 (Ashley Wilson Act)

Participating Employer is applying for and agreeing to purchase the First Responder PTSD Combined Lump Sum Diagnosis Benefit and PTSD Disability (Income Replacement) Benefit

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