Pennsylvania SB1398 establishes the Firefighter Cancer Screening Program and Fund, allocating $50 million from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund.
Pennsylvania SB1398 creates the Firefighter Cancer Screening Program within the Insurance Department. This program provides benefits cards to eligible firefighters for out-of-pocket costs of cancer screenings not covered by their health insurance. To qualify, firefighters must respond to at least 15 fire or rescue emergencies annually. The program includes annual screenings for multiple cancers, administered by licensed practitioners.
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