SB 1398
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Firefighter Cancer Screening Program and the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund; and, in special funds, further providing for disposition of Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Firefighter Cancer Screening Program and the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund within the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. It aims to provide financial assistance to firefighters for cancer screenings, specifically covering out-of-pocket costs not covered by their health insurance. The bill also directs a one-time transfer of $50 million from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund to support the program. It defines key terms related to the program and establishes eligibility requirements for firefighters.
Key provisions
- Creates the Firefighter Cancer Screening Program within the Insurance Department.
- Establishes the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund to cover out-of-pocket cancer screening costs for eligible firefighters.
- Requires eligible firefighters to undergo cancer screenings every three years.
- Defines key terms related to the program, including ‘airport fire company,’ ‘benefits card,’ and ‘eligible firefighter.’
- Authorizes the issuance of benefits cards to eligible firefighters.
- Specifies the types of cancer screenings that must be included.
- Directs a one-time transfer of $50 million from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund to the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund.
- Establishes requirements for data collection and oversight to prevent fraud related to benefits cards.
Who is affected
- Firefighters
- Insurance Department
- Pennsylvania Residents
- Volunteer Fire Companies
- Municipal Fire Companies
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