Presumptive Health Coverage

Federal Wildland Firefighter Request for Presumptive Health Coverage for Exposure to Environmental Hazards

Department of Labor announces streamlined claims process for federal firefighters with certain occupational illnesses.

Coverage Includes

1. Esophageal Cancer
2. Colorectal Cancer
3. Prostate Cancer
4. Testicular Cancer
5. Multiple Myeloma
6. Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
7. Leukemia
8. Kidney Cancer
9. Bladder Cancer
10. Brain Cancer
11. Lung Cancer
12. Mesothelioma
13. Buccal Cavity / Pharynx Cancer
14. Larynx Cancer
15. Melanoma
16. Thyroid Cancer
17. Hypertension
18. Coronary Artery Disease
19. A sudden cardiac event or stroke while, or not later than 24 hours after, engaging in engaged in the prevention, control, and extinguishment of fires or response to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk, including the prevention, control, suppression, or management of fires
20. Asthma
21. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
22. Pulmonary Fibrosis