HB 4989
Professional Firefighter cancer screening
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill creates a pilot program in West Virginia to provide comprehensive cancer screenings to active and retired firefighters. The program will offer screenings including blood tests, ultrasounds, CT scans, and skin cancer screenings. Funding for the program will come from the state, and participation is voluntary, with an individual's cost capped at $1,300. The program’s effectiveness will be evaluated after 12 and 24 months, with findings reported to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker.
Key provisions
- Establishes a pilot program for cancer screenings for active and retired firefighters.
- Offers a comprehensive screening package including blood tests, ultrasounds, CT scans, and skin cancer screenings.
- Provides funding for the program through state funds.
- Limits individual costs to $1,300.
- Requires the State Fire Marshal and Department of Health to jointly administer the program.
- Mandates a committee to develop and present an initial program plan within 90 days.
- Requires regular reporting of program findings to legislative leaders.
- Allows self-funded firefighters to seek reimbursement for a portion of screening costs up to $1,300.
Who is affected
- Active firefighters in West Virginia
- Retired firefighters in West Virginia
- The State Fire Marshal
- The Department of Health
- Firefighters’ unions (Professional Fire Fighters of West Virginia, West Virginia Association of Fire Chiefs)
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