SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Firefighter Cancer Presumption Policy Renewal for FY 2026-27 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $115,321.35)
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Parker Redman, Risk Manager |
Human Resources - Risk Management |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Marion County Fire Rescue is requesting to renew a Firefighter Cancer Presumption Policy pursuant to the Florida Firefighter Cancer and Death Benefit Laws. The policy premiums are being funded out of the Fire Rescue Fund and paid out of the Insurance Fund. The Fire Rescue Fund will cover 100% of the premium.
This Renewal establishes the Firefighter Cancer Policy that will provide coverage for Firefighters who meet the statutory requirements if an eligible diagnosis is received after the insurance policy effective date. This premium is for the policy for coverage from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, and will be renewed on an annual basis. The future cost for the policy is subject to change per number of covered personnel fulfilling the statutory requirements.
Additionally, per 112.1816 Florida Statutes, a firefighter may elect to receive a one-time lump sum payout in the amount of $25,000 in lieu of filing a Workers’ Compensation claim. Employees must meet certain statutory requirements to be deemed eligible to receive said payout.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; expenditure of $115,321.35.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the estimated Firefighter Cancer Presumption Policy Renewal and to authorize the Budget department to update the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget as necessary and authorize Risk and Benefit Services to execute the required documents.
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