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PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS’ BENEFITS (PSOB) PROGRAM CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19 UPDATE

MARCH 2020  Administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program provides death benefits to the eligible survivors of public safety officers who are fatally injured in the line of duty, … [Read more...] about PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS’ BENEFITS (PSOB) PROGRAM CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19 UPDATE

Provident Coverage for the COVID-19 Response

As we continue to monitor developments regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), Provident recognizes that our customers could be negatively affected by the impact of this global outbreak. As always, our focus is the safety and well-being of our customers, colleagues, and the communities we serve. To … [Read more...] about Provident Coverage for the COVID-19 Response

VFIS ACCIDENT & SICKNESS COVERAGE

As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread and affect North Carolinians, there has been a few questions arise about the coverage we provide our first responder clients. One of the many features of the VFIS A&S policy is coverage for infectious diseases that result from participation in a … [Read more...] about VFIS ACCIDENT & SICKNESS COVERAGE

NORTH CAROLINA VOLUNTEER SAFETY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FUND CONCERNING THE CORONAVIRUS

STATEMENT FROM CLOYCE ANDERS, CHAIRMAN NORTH CAROLINA VOLUNTEER SAFETY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FUND CONCERNING THE CORONAVIRUS On behalf of the Board of Directors of the NCVSWCF this statement is issued in order to answer many questions concerning the compensability of exposure to the Coronavirus … [Read more...] about NORTH CAROLINA VOLUNTEER SAFETY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FUND CONCERNING THE CORONAVIRUS

Fit Testing N-95- First Responders

Based on previous guidance by OSHA, used N-95 masks were to be disposed. This mandate was understood to include fit testing. OSHA has stated during this event that agencies “should implement qualitative fit testing to assess adequacy of a respirator fit to minimize destruction of N-95 respirator … [Read more...] about Fit Testing N-95- First Responders