NY A02464

Requires ambulance districts, departments, or companies to provide enhanced cancer disability benefit insurance for volunteer EMTs with 5+ years of service who passed a cancer-free physical exam upon entry

Provides a $25,000 lump sum benefit for eligible EMTs diagnosed with metastatic cancer requiring surgery, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy, or terminal cancer with 24 months or less life expectancy

Provides a $6,250 lump sum benefit for carcinoma in situ requiring treatment, malignant tumors treated by endoscopic procedures alone, or malignant melanomas

Establishes monthly disability payments of $1,500 for up to 36 months for EMTs whose cancer prevents them from performing duties, with payments beginning 6 months after total disability

Provides a $50,000 death benefit payable to the EMT or their beneficiary when death results from cancer complications, with coverage extending 60 months after the EMT's active service ends

Requires ambulance organizations to show proof of insurance coverage by January 1, 2026, and mandates annual reporting to state officials beginning January 1, 2027