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Statewide, Georgia · First responder PTSD and disability benefit
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Georgia’s Ashley Wilson Act program provides qualifying public-entity first responders access to occupational PTSD benefits: a $3,000 lump sum following diagnosis by a qualified diagnostician and long-term disability benefits if PTSD prevents the responder from performing their first-responder duties. The employer/local government must provide mandated coverage. Confirm coverage and claim steps with the employer and DOAS
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Organization: Georgia Department of Administrative Services — official First Responder PTSD Program overview
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Dates not listed · Qualifying law enforcement, military, firefighters and other first responders using an approved participating agent; local rebate laws and program conditions apply.
2026-11-03 · Eligible families and dependents of police officers who died or became permanently disabled in duty-related incidents; claim requirements apply.
2026-11-03 · Eligible families and dependents of firefighters who died or became permanently disabled in duty-related incidents; claim requirements apply.
2026-11-03 · Designated beneficiary of a first responder whose death meets the qualifying duty-related criteria in South Carolina Code §42-7-90; role definitions and exceptions apply.
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