Maryland SB90 establishes presumptions for hypertension as an occupational disease for certain emergency responders.

Maryland SB90 creates presumptions that certain emergency responders, including firefighters, rescue squad members, and advanced life support unit members, have an occupational disease if they are diagnosed with hypertension. This presumption applies if the individual has been prescribed medication for hypertension for at least 30 consecutive days. The bill also presumes disability for these responders if they meet specific criteria, including being employed by an airport authority, county, fire control district, municipality, or the State.

Maryland SB90 establishes presumptions for hypertension as an occupational disease for certain emergency responders.

Maryland SB90 creates presumptions that certain emergency responders, including firefighters, rescue squad members, and advanced life support unit members, have an occupational disease if they are diagnosed with hypertension. This presumption applies if the individual has been prescribed medication for hypertension for at least 30 consecutive days. The bill also presumes disability for these responders if they meet specific criteria, including being employed by an airport authority, county, fire control district, municipality, or the State.