Problem
An appeal to the better angels of Westfield, NJ Town Council members to approve health coverage for the wife of late detective Lieberman who is battling the loss of a dear husband and stage IV breast cancer.

Westfield’s contract with PBA Local No. 90 grants a retired employee with at least 15 years of service with the town and at least 25 years of service in the Police and Fireman’s Retirement system, health coverage for the employee and his or her dependents at retirement.

Under the contract, Eric Lieberman would have qualified, had he retired before his death.

If a retired PBA member dies before reaching 65 and leaves a surviving spouse and dependents, the contract stipulates, those family members will continue receiving coverage until the spouse reaches 65.*

Obtaining coverage under the Affordable Care Act, Lieberman said, would be cost-prohibitive because of her cancer, she said.

Originally from Roselle Park, Lieberman has two boys, ages 19 and 14. She has since moved to Florida, where family members can better care for her.

*as shared on www.tapinto.net/towns/scotch-plains-slash-fanwood/articles/should-westfield-fund-cancer-care-for-fallen-detective-s-widow-75a98c10-7ded-4607-9eba-2456bf7d69c9

Solution
Please sign, share and speak to your local town council members to see what we can do for someone who died believing his family would be safe while he did his duty to protect the town we love so much.