HB827

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

Hawaii HB827 amends the state's workers' compensation law to cover medical care, services, and supplies for firefighters diagnosed with certain cancers. The bill specifies that if a firefighter with five or more years of service is diagnosed with covered cancers, the employer must provide medical benefits. The cancers covered include adenocarcinoma, mesothelioma, and others. The employer is liable for medical costs up to 150% of the Medicare fee schedule. This change aims to ensure comprehensive medical support for firefighters suffering from work-related cancers.