An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Firefighter Cancer Screening Program and the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund; and, in special funds, further providing for disposition of Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund.
This bill establishes the Firefighter Cancer Screening Program and a dedicated fund to help Pennsylvania firefighters cover out-of-pocket costs for cancer screenings. The program is administered by the Insurance Department and specifically targets eligible firefighters, including those in airport fire companies that meet certain mutual aid and response criteria. Funding for these screenings will come from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund, which the bill modifies to allow for this specific expenditure. The legislation defines eligible participants and approved screening methods, such as magnetic resonance imaging or ultrasound, while excluding those who already have comprehensive health insurance coverage.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 25, 2026
Last action Jun 25, 2026
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