Texas HB4144 provides supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.

HB4144 amends the Texas Government Code to establish supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with specific diseases or illnesses. A governmental entity must provide a critical-illness supplemental income benefit or comparable health benefit plan coverage if the individual is diagnosed within three years of retirement. The benefit amount is the lesser of the retiree's final yearly salary or $100,000, and can be paid as a lump sum or over three months. The benefit amount is adjusted annually based on the consumer price index.

Texas HB4144 provides supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.

HB4144 amends the Texas Government Code to establish supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with specific diseases or illnesses. A governmental entity must provide a critical-illness supplemental income benefit or comparable health benefit plan coverage if the individual is diagnosed within three years of retirement. The benefit amount is the lesser of the retiree's final yearly salary or $100,000, and can be paid as a lump sum or over three months. The benefit amount is adjusted annually based on the consumer price index.