House Passes Bill That Would Expand Cancer Coverage to More First Responders

The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow forest fire officers who develop certain cancers to seek indemnity and medical benefits from the First Responder Presumed Coverage Fund. The House on Wednesday voted 106-3 to pass House Bill 4171, by Rep. Sue Allor, R-Wolverine. HB 4171 would add active-duty forest fire officers and fire and crash rescue officers with at least 60 months of service to seek benefits from the fund. The First Responder Presumed Coverage Fund provides benefits for 10 types of cancer to full-time members of fire departments who have been employe...