美国公共安全人员福利方案面临延误和不一致问题,影响到遇难官员家属。 The U.S. Public Safety Officers' Benefits program faces delays and inconsistencies, affecting families of fallen officers.

美国公共安全人员福利方案成立于1976年,旨在支助死亡或致残的警察和消防员家属,该方案正在增加,但在处理索赔方面却面临拖延。 The U.S. Public Safety Officers' Benefits program, set up in 1976 to support families of police and firefighters who die or get disabled on duty, is growing but facing delays in processing claims. 随着最近资格的扩大,该方案现在面临复杂案件和前后不一致的裁决,导致等待时间更长。 With recent expansions in eligibility, the program now faces complex cases and inconsistent rulings, leading to longer wait times. 超过120项索赔等待审理已超过五年,其中三分之一被驳回,给许多家庭造成了经济困难。 Over 120 claims are pending for over five years, with a third of claims denied, causing financial hardship for many families.