Maryland HB878 establishes a presumption of occupational disease for Carroll County correctional deputies with heart disease or hypertension.

Maryland HB878 alters workers' compensation law to presume that Carroll County correctional deputies suffering from heart disease or hypertension have an occupational disease if it results in partial or total disability or death. The presumption applies only to those employed on or before September 30, 2026. The bill also mandates that these deputies submit a medical report by December 31, 2026, detailing any pre-existing heart conditions. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026, and applies only to claims arising after this date.

Maryland HB878 establishes a presumption of occupational disease for Carroll County correctional deputies with heart disease or hypertension.

Maryland HB878 alters workers' compensation law to presume that Carroll County correctional deputies suffering from heart disease or hypertension have an occupational disease if it results in partial or total disability or death. The presumption applies only to those employed on or before September 30, 2026. The bill also mandates that these deputies submit a medical report by December 31, 2026, detailing any pre-existing heart conditions. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026, and applies only to claims arising after this date.