Florida S0984 provides cancer benefits to firefighters diagnosed with cancer, including treatment coverage, a one-time payout, and death benefits.

Florida S0984 amends the state statutes to enhance benefits for firefighters diagnosed with cancer. It provides cancer treatment coverage through employer-sponsored health plans or group health insurance trust funds, a one-time cash payout of $25,000 upon diagnosis, and leave time and employee retention benefits. If a firefighter dies from cancer or treatment-related circumstances, their beneficiaries receive death benefits. These benefits are available for specific periods post-employment, contingent on the firefighter meeting certain criteria.

Florida S0984 provides cancer benefits to firefighters diagnosed with cancer, including treatment coverage, a one-time payout, and death benefits.

Florida S0984 amends the state statutes to enhance benefits for firefighters diagnosed with cancer. It provides cancer treatment coverage through employer-sponsored health plans or group health insurance trust funds, a one-time cash payout of $25,000 upon diagnosis, and leave time and employee retention benefits. If a firefighter dies from cancer or treatment-related circumstances, their beneficiaries receive death benefits. These benefits are available for specific periods post-employment, contingent on the firefighter meeting certain criteria.