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Treasury secretary says first responders could receive COVID-19 hazard pay U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said a fourth stimulus package could include hazard pay for those on the front lines of the crisis Yesterday at 9:28 PM
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that hazard pay for first responders could be included in future legislation to address the COVID-19 national health emergency.

Mnuchin told CNN Monday that his department has not yet begun work on a fourth stimulus package, as it works to implement the third package passed by the Senate last week, but that hazard pay for first responders and healthcare workers is “definitely something we will put in the next bill.”

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks about COVID-19 in the James Brady Briefing Room, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks about COVID-19 in the James Brady Briefing Room, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Mnuchin said he agreed with President Donald Trump when he said on “Fox and Friends” Monday morning that his administration was looking into including hazard pay for healthcare workers, some of whom don’t qualify for the checks included in the previous package, according to CNN.

Since the outbreak began, numerous police officers have become infected. Some agencies, like the New York Police Department and Detroit Police Department, have been hit particularly hard, with cases numbering in the hundreds. Some cities have already implemented hazard pay for officers during the crisis, while some unions are pushing for it.

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March 30, 2020, Gov. DeSantis will allow recently retired law enforcement, healthcare personnel to return to work

Has he?

https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/gov-desantis-issues-order-allowing-recently-retired-law-enforcement-healthcare-personnel-to-return-to-work

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Treasury secretary says first responders could receive COVID-19 hazard pay U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said a fourth stimulus package could include hazard pay for those on the front lines of the crisis Yesterday at 9:28 PM
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Should first responders receive hazard pay during the COVID-19 pandemic? Click here to answer our poll.
By PoliceOne Staff

WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that hazard pay for first responders could be included in future legislation to address the COVID-19 national health emergency.

Mnuchin told CNN Monday that his department has not yet begun work on a fourth stimulus package, as it works to implement the third package passed by the Senate last week, but that hazard pay for first responders and healthcare workers is “definitely something we will put in the next bill.”

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks about COVID-19 in the James Brady Briefing Room, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks about COVID-19 in the James Brady Briefing Room, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Mnuchin said he agreed with President Donald Trump when he said on “Fox and Friends” Monday morning that his administration was looking into including hazard pay for healthcare workers, some of whom don’t qualify for the checks included in the previous package, according to CNN.

Since the outbreak began, numerous police officers have become infected. Some agencies, like the New York Police Department and Detroit Police Department, have been hit particularly hard, with cases numbering in the hundreds. Some cities have already implemented hazard pay for officers during the crisis, while some unions are pushing for it.

What’s your point here sweet cheeks?

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What’s your point here sweet cheeks?

Check your email crybaby. They posted it today.

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Check your email crybaby. They posted it today.

Was just thinking the same thing! Whoever started this thread is a moron!

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Was just thinking the same thing! Whoever started this thread is a moron!

From: Info <Info@dcpba.org>
Date: March 31, 2020 at 4:16:04 PM EDT
Subject: FW: PBA Update


Bargaining Unit Members,

As you may recall, on Wednesday, March 25th, we sent you the below email which included the attachment from the Florida PBA requesting that based on the work that our members do, that there be a presumption that any first responder who tests positive for coronavirus be treated as a work related injury, and that a worker's compensation claim be approved. We are happy to report that Jimmy Patronis, Florida's CFO, has agreed with our position and just ordered that positive test results be presumed to be contracted in the line of duty, similar to the Heart Bill. The Florida League of Cities has also agreed with our position (that may be a first!) and has indicated that they will process the claims on behalf of those entities represented by the League of Cities.

Now, as with everything, the devil is in the details. Not all municipal governments are members of the League of Cities, and the Patronis order allows some entities to opt out. As our governmental leaders review this new order, we expect that all will join in (and we will surely address those, if any, who do not), so that we can all do our jobs knowing that in the unfortunate event that we are exposed and test positive for coronavirus that our employers will have our backs.

We know that some members who have already tested positive have had worker's compensation claims denied, and we are following up on those to insure that the new order be applied to them, and if not, that the appropriate appeals are filed. This is still very new, and will likely become much clearer in the days to come.

For now, as it has been, it is most important that you continue to do your best to maintain social distancing, being as safe as possible while you do the necessary work you do. As we learn more about the application of this new directive, we will let you know.

It is imperative that if you are involved or exposed to a situation involving a sick/injured person exhibiting symptoms consistent with COVID-19 that you document the incident in detail.

Click on this link to read the article.
https://www.floridadaily.com/jimmy-patronis-florida-will-provide-workers-comp-coverage-for-public-servants-on-the-front-line-of-covid-19/


Stay safe

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Check your email crybaby. They posted it today.

Sure after we posted this which once again proves a day late.

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What a waste of time, what are you trying to say loca?

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What a waste of time, what are you trying to say loca?

That the PBA sucks. Clear enough for you?

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That the PBA sucks. Clear enough for you?


Members,

We wanted to provide a quick update as we begin a new work week under the coronavirus pandemic. As far as supplies go, if and when you are running low, please contact your Station Control Officer for replenishment. We know that supplies are limited world-wide at this point, but we are working with the Department to make sure that you have what is needed. To aid in that, if you happen to find those products when running errands on your off time, it would be smart to purchase extra, just in case the products are not readily available through the Station Control Officer. So far, though, we seem to be in good shape.

Also, please remember that the supplies you are issued are intended for your use.

We will continue to keep you updated, and remain available 24/7 for whatever need may arise.




Regards, Steadman Stahl

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That the PBA sucks. Clear enough for you?

Agreed. Phony people who only care about themselves and their imaginary

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From: Info <Info@dcpba.org>
Date: April 16, 2020 at 3:29:48 PM EDT
Subject: AvMed Update


Bargaining Unit Members:

We wanted to provide two updates related to issues that have come to our attention.

First, we are aware that many of you have received letters from your personal physicians indicating that AvMed is dropping doctors from its plan. You have legitimate concerns regarding this, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have had multiple conversations with representatives from AvMed and with some of the doctors in an effort to resolve this.

What is occurring is that while your personal physicians may be sole practitioners or part of a small medical practice, they are also often members of a larger organization, VitalMD, which is the management arm of a physician network comprised of primary care physicians, obstetricians/gynecologists, and other specialties. Right now, VitalMD is in negotiations with AvMed to negotiate payments as their current contract is set to expire. As you might expect, when those contracts are being renegotiated, the medical associations, on behalf of the medical practices they represent, want to be paid more for their services than health insurance companies want to pay, and likewise, insurance companies, in this case AvMed, may not agree with the payments for specific tests or services that VitalMD is demanding.

For instance (and this is a purely made-up example, only to illustrate what we are talking about), AvMed may currently pay $100 for an office visit, and with the renegotiation, the medical associations are demanding $200. AvMed may be willing to increase its payment to $125 or $150, but is unwilling to go as high as $200. If there is no agreement on these types of payments between AvMed and the medical associations, then they can’t enter into a successor contract.

In the end, it is not AvMed who is dropping your doctor from its plan, but the doctor who is unwilling to accept the payment AvMed is willing to approve for the doctor’s services.

The PBA is not here to take sides in this, only to assist as best we can to remedy the situation so that you are not the ones who lose out. We are hopeful that an agreement will be reached prior to April 30, 2020, which is the current expiration date. The reason you received the letter is that it is required to be sent at least 30 days prior to termination. We will continue to be working with all parties in an effort to resolve this so that the transition to a new contract will be seamless.

Second, on behalf of Paul Kelley of Kelley Law Group, who handles many of the worker’s compensation claims of our members, be advised that COVID-19 is a covered illness with a presumption that it was job related if you test positive. In that unfortunate event, in addition to contacting the PBA, make sure your supervisor submits an exposure report, and contact Paul Kelley (Paul@KelleyLawGroup.org) to insure your rights are protected.

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That’s right! With the health insurance problems looming over our heads, Steadman Stahl writes “The PBA is not here to take sides in this,”
And there lies the problem. The PBA has well earned the reputation of not fighting, or caring for its members and now we have it straight from Steadmans’ mouth.
The PBA should be taking side unless they are getting money from AvMed and they don’t want to upset the golden goose. But, we pay dues money and Steadman is rapidly losing support and respect.
So, there you have it!!!! PBA won’t take your said is another way to say it.