CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu says he will sign a bill that will allow firefighter cancer treatment benefits to be funded through worker’s compensation.
The bill passed the state House last week, and it comes 28 years after a law was ruled unconstitutional that stated certain cancers were presumed to be work-related - leaving many to pay costs out of pocket. Foster’s Daily Democrat reports the Republican governor said in a statement last week he is “looking forward” to signing the bill into law.
Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire President Bill McQuillen says the bill will satisfy the call from firefighters for coverage funding. He says firefighters are considered to be at a higher risk of cancer than the general public.
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Information from: Foster’s Daily Democrat, http://www.fosters.com
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