Hawaii HB827 expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters diagnosed with specific cancers or diseases.

Hawaii HB827 amends workers' compensation laws to cover medical care, services, and supplies for firefighters diagnosed with certain cancers or diseases. The bill specifies that if a firefighter with five or more years of service is diagnosed with any of the listed conditions, the employer must cover medical expenses. The bill also mandates that employers are liable for medical care, services, and supplies for a minimum of 110% to a maximum of 150% of the fees prescribed in the Medicare Resource Based Relative Value Scale applicable to Hawaii.

Hawaii HB827 expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters diagnosed with specific cancers or diseases.

Hawaii HB827 amends workers' compensation laws to cover medical care, services, and supplies for firefighters diagnosed with certain cancers or diseases. The bill specifies that if a firefighter with five or more years of service is diagnosed with any of the listed conditions, the employer must cover medical expenses. The bill also mandates that employers are liable for medical care, services, and supplies for a minimum of 110% to a maximum of 150% of the fees prescribed in the Medicare Resource Based Relative Value Scale applicable to Hawaii.