# Massachusetts Advances Firefighter Screening Bill

The Massachusetts Senate passed S.3284, which would require public-employer health insurance to cover comprehensive cancer screenings every three years at no cost to eligible full-time firefighters. The bill returns to the Massachusetts House for further consideration. Separately, a $250,000 FY2027 municipal grant program supports firefighter screenings, including advanced blood testing and imaging; the report identifies no solicitation or provider procurement. For healthcare providers and government contractors, the measure signals potential demand for screening services, but it does not establish an active contract opportunity.

- The proposed coverage requirement applies to eligible full-time firefighters enrolled in public-employer health plans; it is not yet enacted.
- The FY2027 grant program provides funding for municipal screening activities, but no application process, solicitation, or provider selection is described.
- Healthcare service providers can assess whether their screening capabilities align with the services named in the program, while recognizing that the source does not identify an open procurement.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Massachusetts Senate
- Massachusetts House of Representatives

### Key Quotes
> Firefighters face an increased risk of cancer because of the hazards we encounter on the job, and access to early detection will save firefighters’ lives.
> — Rich MacKinnon Jr., President, Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts

> By ensuring firefighters have access to regular, no-cost cancer screenings, this legislation will help detect illness earlier, improve treatment outcomes, and save lives.
> — Karen E. Spilka, Senate President

### Sources
- [Press Room](https://malegislature.gov/PressRoom/Detail?pressReleaseId=1484) - MA