Federal firefighters recently gained presumptive workers' compensation coverage for various cancers linked to hazardous workplace exposures. However, the Trump administration has raised concerns by deleting relevant webpage information about this coverage expansion and not confirming continued support for these policies. The Labor Department established a special claims unit in 2022 to facilitate claims for affected firefighters. While many cancers were included, crucial conditions such as breast and cervical cancers were left off the list, impacting around 2,700 firefighters.
It's really important to continue to focus on ensuring that those who devote their lives to protecting the public and communities continue to receive coverage through the special claims unit.
The dangers of battling wildfires extend long after a blaze is extinguished, as evidenced by the cancers that federal officials deemed eligible for expedited coverage.
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