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This bill establishes an early detection cancer screening pilot program for active and retired firefighters in West Virginia, to be jointly administered by the State Fire Marshal and the Department of Health. The program will offer comprehensive screenings, including blood tests, ultrasounds, lung CT scans if needed, and skin cancer screenings, with a preference for vendors capable of multi-cancer blood tests and detailed ultrasounds of vital organs. The state will fund the program, with expenditures approved by the Governor upon submission of a plan developed by a committee of firefighter representatives, fire chiefs, municipal firefighters, and the state fire marshal. Firefighter participation is optional, with a cost limit of $1,300 per individual, and firefighters who self-fund screenings after January 1, 2026, may seek reimbursement. The program is funded for up to 24 months, with potential extensions, and the committee will report findings on screened individuals, test results, and trends to state leadership. All personally identifiable information will be removed from test results provided to the committee, and the State Fire Marshal and Department of Health will propose rules to implement the program, which will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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