Maryland HB347 establishes presumptions for occupational disease compensation for hypertension in firefighters.

Maryland HB347 amends workers' compensation law to establish presumptions for occupational disease compensation for hypertension in firefighters. The bill presumes that firefighters who have been diagnosed with hypertension and have been prescribed medication for at least consecutive days are disabled due to an occupational disease. This presumption applies to both paid and volunteer firefighters employed by various entities. The bill also specifies that compensation is provided by the employer and insurer liable for the risk at the time of claim application.

Maryland HB347 establishes presumptions for occupational disease compensation for hypertension in firefighters.

Maryland HB347 amends workers' compensation law to establish presumptions for occupational disease compensation for hypertension in firefighters. The bill presumes that firefighters who have been diagnosed with hypertension and have been prescribed medication for at least consecutive days are disabled due to an occupational disease. This presumption applies to both paid and volunteer firefighters employed by various entities. The bill also specifies that compensation is provided by the employer and insurer liable for the risk at the time of claim application.