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Cancer is bankrupting Arizona firefighters. Our investigation took an in-depth look at the heartbreaking reality of the issue and new solutions proposed, revealing never-before released data and documents. Here’s what we found (THREAD) https://www.azcentral.com/in-depth/news/local/arizona/2020/02/11/cancer-bankrupting-arizona-firefighters-what-can-we-do-help/3493898002/ … @MackenzieShuman
We requested data from the ten largest cities in the Valley and found that they have denied about 15 percent of worker’s compensation claims for firefighters with cancers presumed to be caused by their job. Meanwhile, firefighters are dying waiting for approvals.pic.twitter.com/VifR8CAoOM
We told the story through the eyes of Gilbert Aguirre, a firefighter of nearly 20 years who went bankrupt trying to pay for his cancer, and who is still fighting for worker’s compensation coverage five years after being diagnosed.pic.twitter.com/XTLAitmjRT
We found that even though Aguirre provided a list to his insurer of 234 times he may have been exposed to carcinogens, his claim was denied.pic.twitter.com/TDv6zKenWc
But what we really found is the issue is so much more complex. Should all skin cancer worker's comp claims be approved, even when we live in AZ with a higher risk? What about lung cancer from second-hand smoke?pic.twitter.com/k1W8lz8UFH
And we found that, behind the scenes, lobbyists are working on entirely different, statewide solution to paying for firefighters’ cancers, that would help them avoid filing for worker’s compensation in the first place.
I have never worked with an “intern” so immensely talented. I put intern in quotes because that I always hated that word when I was one, and @MackenzieShuman should be regarded as nothing but a true professional and excellent journalist.
Our project today on how cancer is bankrupting Arizona firefighters is available to @azcentral subscribers only. We put so much time and effort telling the full story for our community. Please consider subscribing and supporting our work. Thank you!https://www.azcentral.com/in-depth/news/local/arizona/2020/02/11/cancer-bankrupting-arizona-firefighters-what-can-we-do-help/3493898002/ …
Thank you to @HenleMark for your photographs and video of Gilbert Aguirre, @chris_coppola @CarrieWatters @kathytulumello for edits, and @shelbygslade for producing.
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