Is an air traffic controller considered a public safety officer for purposes of the $3000 exclusion on health insurance with the federal government?

[thayes1958]

I'm asking if an air traffic controller is a public safety OFFICER not a public safety employee.  After starting turbo tax to file my taxes, turbo tax asks the question "Are you a public safety OFFICER?" Does an air traffic controller qualify as a public safety officer and therefore entitled to up to $3000 exclusion on health insurance premiums with a federal government plan?

[TomK]

Yes, an air traffic controller is a public safety employee.

Please read this document for more information:

http://www.retire.prudential.com/media/managed/Advisory_TaxExemption_0815.pdf

https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/969/text

[wingman56]

An air traffic controller is a public safety EMPLOYEE and not a public safety OFFICER.  Public safety employees are not eligible for the insurance deduction.