Bill > SB0208

This bill mandates that group health insurance programs for firefighters, starting July 1, 2026, must cover screenings for a list of specific cancers, including colon, lung, and breast cancer, as well as any other cancer with a higher risk for firefighters, without requiring copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance, unless the plan is a high-deductible health plan designed for health savings accounts, in which case cost-sharing will be at the minimum level to preserve tax benefits. Additionally, local public employers are required to provide cancer insurance for active, retired, and disabled firefighters, which can be done by purchasing group policies, establishing self-insurance, or opting into coverage provided by the board of trustees of the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). The INPRS board is also authorized to enter into agreements with insurance companies to offer this group cancer insurance. Finally, the Department of Homeland Security will develop a firefighter cancer awareness and prevention program to educate fire department personnel and volunteers on best practices for reducing cancer risk, consulting with medical professionals and industry experts in its development.

Labor and Employment

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/208/details