HB 5068
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 to offer comprehensive cancer screenings to active and retired West Virginia firefighters. The program will include a blood test, ultrasound, lung CT (if indicated), and skin cancer screening. Funding for the program will come from the state, and participation is voluntary, with an individual’s total cost capped at $1,300. The program’s effectiveness will be evaluated and reported to the legislature after 12 and 24 months.
Key provisions
- Establishes a firefighter early detection cancer screening pilot program.
- Offers active and retired firefighters a comprehensive screening package.
- Provides funding for the program through state funds.
- Sets a cost limit of $1,300 per firefighter for the screenings.
- Requires a committee to develop an initial program plan within 90 days.
- Mandates reporting of program findings to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker.
- Allows self-funded firefighters to seek reimbursement up to $1,300 during the program's funding period.
- Requires removal of personally identifiable information from test results.
Who is affected
- Active firefighters in West Virginia
- Retired firefighters in West Virginia
- State Fire Marshal
- Department of Health
- Professional Fire Fighters of West Virginia
Notable changes
- Creates a new section of the West Virginia Code regarding firefighter cancer screening.
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