Code of Colorado Regulations
1507 - Department of Public Safety
1507 - Division of Fire Prevention and Control
8 CCR 1507-35 - DEATH BENEFITS FOR SEASONAL WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS
Article 4 - Review of Eligibility
Universal Citation: 1507 CO Code Regs 4
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, March 10, 2024
4.1 Upon the initiation of review, the Director shall make a determination of eligibility for the payment of death benefits. The Director shall take into account all relevant information, including, but not limited to:
4.1.1 The circumstances surrounding the death
or catastrophic injury of the deceased, including the cause of such
death.
4.1.2 Whether the deceased
was voluntarily intoxicated or under the influence of an illegal
substance.
4.1.3 Whether the
deceased was engaged in intentional misconduct.
4.1.4 Whether the deceased was engaged in
activities considered to be acting in the line of duty.
4.2 The Director may review an autopsy or other informational report completed to aid in the determination of eligibility and may coordinate with any investigating agency in the generation or review of information.
4.3 The Director shall make such determination of eligibility within 30 business days of initiation of review or 30 business days after receipt of all necessary information
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