Iowa HF969 expands the definition of "cancer" to include more diagnoses and extends benefits to affected public retirement system members.

Iowa HF969 modifies the definition of "cancer" to encompass a broader range of diseases involving abnormal cell growth. This expansion extends accidental disability and death benefits to members of the public safety peace officers' retirement system and the municipal fire and police retirement system who receive a cancer diagnosis. The bill also broadens the definition of "cancer" for in-service disability retirement allowance purposes under the Iowa public employees' retirement system. The changes take effect on June 6, 2025, and July 1, 2025.

Iowa HF969 expands the definition of "cancer" to include more diagnoses and extends benefits to affected public retirement system members.

Iowa HF969 modifies the definition of "cancer" to encompass a broader range of diseases involving abnormal cell growth. This expansion extends accidental disability and death benefits to members of the public safety peace officers' retirement system and the municipal fire and police retirement system who receive a cancer diagnosis. The bill also broadens the definition of "cancer" for in-service disability retirement allowance purposes under the Iowa public employees' retirement system. The changes take effect on June 6, 2025, and July 1, 2025.