MI HB4172

Expands presumed occupational disease coverage for firefighters to include part-time, paid on-call, volunteer members, and former members diagnosed with cancer on or after January 1, 2022, in addition to existing full-time firefighter coverage.

Adds ovarian, breast, and non-HPV cervical cancers to the list of presumed occupational cancers (previously included respiratory tract, bladder, skin, brain, kidney, blood, thyroid, testicular, prostate, and lymphatic cancers).

Extends presumed coverage to forest fire officers and fire/crash rescue officers with 60 months or more active service exposed to fire suppression or emergency medical services hazards.

Creates the Christopher R. Slezak first responder presumed coverage fund as a separate state treasury fund to pay cancer-related workers' compensation claims for eligible firefighters, with the director required to approve or deny claims within 30 days.

Requires annual reporting to the legislature on fund claims, approvals, payments, and administration costs, and directs the workers' compensation agency to report estimated costs and anticipated shortfalls by March 31 each year.