An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer

This bill requires public employers in Massachusetts to cover cancer screenings for full-time paid firefighters without charging them any out-of-pocket costs. The screenings must occur at least every three years starting three years after the firefighter begins employment and include tests for various types of cancer such as lung, colon, and prostate cancer. The law applies to firefighters working for state agencies, cities, towns, and specific military and port authority fire departments, ensuring these workers receive regular health checks funded entirely by their employer's health plan.