Bill > A08755

This bill amends the insurance law to require insurance policies to provide comprehensive annual medical exams and cancer treatment for retired volunteer firefighters. Specifically, the bill mandates that insurance policies cover a range of cancer screenings including digital rectal exams, cervical exams with Pap tests, breast exams, respirator fit tests, colonoscopies, mammograms, and low-dose computed tomography scans, tailored to the individual's age, medical history, and risk factors. The bill defines a "retired volunteer firefighter" as a person who has been approved by fire department authorities, has served faithfully in emergency services, and has retired with a minimum of twenty-five years of service. These years of service can be cumulative across multiple fire stations, and the provisions apply retroactively to retired volunteer firefighters. The bill covers the full spectrum of cancer-related medical care, including diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, and prevention. The changes will apply to all insurance policies issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after the bill's effective date, ensuring that retired volunteer firefighters receive comprehensive medical coverage in recognition of their years of public service.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8755