Fixing the System for First Responders | San Jose News

A new bipartisan bill aims to overhaul how families of fallen first responders get benefits, flipping the burden of proof so families don’t have to prove job-related deaths—and extending the window for heart attacks and strokes from 24 to 72 hours. After a decade of fighting, Annette Wilson finally got her husband’s case approved, but her story highlights how the current system unfairly denies support. The Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancement Act could unlock $16–$25 million in pending claims and honor the sacrifices of those who risk everything to protect us. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f6ac7f8ad455f3e3