Colorado SB184 expands cancer and neurological disease protections for firefighters under the Workers' Compensation Act of Colorado.

Colorado SB184 updates the state's Workers' Compensation Act to expand protections for firefighters diagnosed with certain cancers and neurological conditions. The bill mandates a presumption of occupational causation for these conditions unless an employer can provide clear and convincing evidence to the contrary. It also prevents employers from using the absence of a prior medical examination as a basis to deny benefits. The bill strengthens the presumption to require employers to show clear and convincing evidence that the condition did not occur on the job.

Colorado SB184 expands cancer and neurological disease protections for firefighters under the Workers' Compensation Act of Colorado.

Colorado SB184 updates the state's Workers' Compensation Act to expand protections for firefighters diagnosed with certain cancers and neurological conditions. The bill mandates a presumption of occupational causation for these conditions unless an employer can provide clear and convincing evidence to the contrary. It also prevents employers from using the absence of a prior medical examination as a basis to deny benefits. The bill strengthens the presumption to require employers to show clear and convincing evidence that the condition did not occur on the job.