SB 208 Indiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Firefighter cancer insurance.

Summary
Requires a group health insurance program for firefighters to provide coverage for the screening of certain forms of cancer. Requires a local unit public employer to provide cancer insurance for active firefighters, retired firefighters, and firefighters who are receiving disability benefits. Allows the board of trustees of the Indiana public retirement system to enter into agreements with one or more insurance companies to provide group cancer insurance for active firefighters, retired firefighters, and firefighters who are receiving disability benefits. Requires the department of homeland security to develop a firefighter cancer awareness and prevention program to provide relevant information to fire department personnel and volunteers concerning best practices for reducing the risk of cancer.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Jan 20, 2026
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