SB 940
Establishing early detection cancer screening pilot program for active and retired firefighters
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a pilot program to provide comprehensive early cancer screenings to active and retired West Virginia firefighters. The program, jointly overseen by the State Fire Marshal and the Department of Health, would offer screenings including blood tests, ultrasounds, CT scans, and skin cancer screenings. Funding for the program will be provided by the state, and participation is voluntary, with an individual’s cost capped at $1,300.
Key provisions
- Active and retired firefighters will be offered a comprehensive cancer screening.
- The screening includes a blood test, organ ultrasound, lung CT scan (if indicated), and skin cancer screening.
- Preferred vendors will be those offering a multi-cancer blood test and specific ultrasound screenings.
- The state will provide funding for the program and screenings.
- Firefighter participation is voluntary, with a cost cap of $1,300 per individual.
- A committee will develop and present an initial program plan to the Governor and Secretary of Homeland Security.
- The committee will provide findings to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker after 12 and 24 months.
- Providers must remove personally identifiable information from results.
Who is affected
- Active firefighters in West Virginia
- Retired firefighters in West Virginia
- The State Fire Marshal
- The Department of Health
- Firefighter associations (Professional Fire Fighters of West Virginia, West Virginia Association of Fire Chiefs)
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