Bill > H4012

This bill requires that all full-time paid firefighters in Massachusetts, including those working for specific fire departments like the Massachusetts Military Reservation and Devens fire departments, receive comprehensive neurological disorder screenings every three years, beginning three years after they start employment. The screenings must include examinations for various neurological conditions such as ALS, Alzheimer's disease, brain tumors, cerebral palsy, dementia, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. Importantly, these medical screenings will be fully covered by the firefighter's employer-provided health care benefits plan, meaning the firefighter will not have to pay any co-payments, deductibles, or out-of-pocket expenses for these examinations. The bill aims to proactively monitor and detect potential neurological disorders among firefighters, who may be at increased risk due to the occupational hazards and stressors of their profession.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4012