Reimbursement for insurance costs related to enhanced cancer disability benefits for volunteer firefighters.

The bill amends the general municipal law to allow fire districts, departments, or companies that provide enhanced cancer disability benefits for volunteer firefighters to receive reimbursement from the state for the costs of obtaining necessary insurance coverage. Reimbursements are subject to approval by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, which will establish a uniform application process in conjunction with the Department of Financial Services. Reimbursement amounts will be limited to the costs incurred in the prior fiscal year.

Reimbursement for insurance costs related to enhanced cancer disability benefits for volunteer firefighters.

The bill amends the general municipal law to allow fire districts, departments, or companies that provide enhanced cancer disability benefits for volunteer firefighters to receive reimbursement from the state for the costs of obtaining necessary insurance coverage. Reimbursements are subject to approval by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, which will establish a uniform application process in conjunction with the Department of Financial Services. Reimbursement amounts will be limited to the costs incurred in the prior fiscal year.