Line-of-Duty Stress Injury Treatment Reimbursement
The Kentucky Fire Commission offers a program for Line-of Duty-Stress Injury treatment reimbursement. This confidential program establishes reimbursement to current volunteer and full-time paid firefighters, or persons who were a volunteer or full-time paid firefighter in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that meet eligibility requirements as set forth in the policy, and have submitted a completed eligibility packet to the Fire Commission office.
Requirements and other information regarding are described by 739 KAR 2:160.
- Reimbursable out-of-pocket costs include:
- Initial Diagnosis
- Counseling or therapy
- Medication
- Mental health facility expenses
- In-patient services
- Out-patient services
Each qualifying individual may receive reimbursement benefits up to $50,000. Requests
for additional benefits may be submitted to the Kentucky Fire Commission for review.
Mileage is not currently an allowable reimbursement expense. Meals are not covered unless part of the cost of an in-patient program.
To participate in the In Line of Duty Stress Injury Reimbursement Program:
- Complete the Stress Injury Reimbursement Application Form
- Complete a Substitute W-9
- Provide the completed Certification of Stress Injury Diagnosis Form
- Email forms to fcptsd@kctcs.edu
To receive reimbursement:
- Apply for the program
- Request reimbursements via the Kentucky Fire Commission Line-of-Duty Stress Injury
Reimbursement Voucher
- Provide official itimized receipt with medical codes
- Receipt reflecting what insurance paid and what has been paid for out-of-pocket
- Statement noting if requester's insurance doesn't pay for treatment, or if requester does not have insurance (if applicable)
ALL INFORMATION WILL BE CONFIDENTIAL
Line-of-Duty Stress Injury Program Funding & Reimbursement Frequently Asked Questions
Fire departments are encouraged to review 739 KAR 2:160 and encourage every fire chief or firefighter who knows someone suffering from a Stress Injury sustained in the line-of-duty to seek help and utilize the Fire Commission's program to offset the expenses associated with treatment that they may have incurred.
Please submit all Line-of-Duty Stress Injury Treatment Reimbursement documents to fcptsd@kctcs.edu.
Questions regarding the Line-of-Duty Stress Injury Treatment Program should be directed via email to fcptsd@kctcs.edu or via telephone at (859) 256-3396.
Forms
Stress Injury Treatment Reimbursement Application
Certification of Stress Injury Diagnosis
Stress Injury Treatment Reimbursement Voucher
Substitute W-9
