FIREFIGHTER NO-COST CANCER SCREENING

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the Health Care Purchasing Act that obligates any group health plan covering firefighters to pay for preventive cancer screenings at no cost to the employee. It applies to all firefighters employed by state or local fire departments and follows the latest International Association of Firefighters screening guidelines. The goal is to help catch cancer early in a workforce that faces higher occupational risks.

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