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Firefighter Cancer Benefits
Last reviewed: June 2026
Who this is for: Firefighters with 5+ years of service and no tobacco use in the last 5 years, diagnosed with one of 21 covered cancers.
What this is
Full treatment for one of 21 covered cancers plus a $25,000 one-time payout upon initial diagnosis. Requires 5+ continuous years of employment and no tobacco use in the prior 5 years.
How much
- $25,000See eligibility note below for full details.
Requires 5+ continuous years, no tobacco in the prior 5 years, and one of 21 covered cancers. Benefit: full treatment + a $25,000 one-time payout.
What to do next
Notify your fire department’s benefits coordinator and file your diagnosis with your employer to begin the §112.1816 claim.
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See if you may be eligibleThe law behind this
Statute / authority: §112.1816
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