An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires Massachusetts public employers to offer cancer screenings to firefighters as part of their health care benefits plans or programs. The goal is to proactively address the increased risk of certain cancers among firefighters and ensure they have access to preventative care. This mandate aims to improve firefighter health and well-being by facilitating early cancer detection. The bill seeks to standardize screening access for this specific group of public employees.
Key provisions
- Requires public employers in Massachusetts to provide cancer screenings to firefighters.
- Screenings must be offered through existing health care benefits plans or programs.
- The bill covers firefighters employed by public entities.
- It mandates access to screenings for specific cancers relevant to firefighters' occupational hazards.
Who is affected
- Firefighters
- Massachusetts public employers
- Firefighter health care benefits plans
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
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