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S 6749

Provides for insurance coverage of comprehensive annual medical examinations for firefighters

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Gallivan and 3 co-sponsors

Requires insurers to cover comprehensive annual medical examinations (CAME) for firefighters, expanding preventive care access and shaping plans, costs, and employer offerings.

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Bill Summary · S 6749

Summary of Senate Bill S 6749

Title

Provides for insurance coverage of comprehensive annual medical examinations for firefighters

Purpose and Intent

  • To ensure that firefighters have health coverage for comprehensive annual medical examinations (CAME).
  • Aims to support preventive health care and early detection of health issues potentially related to firefighting duties.

Key Provisions (Based on Title)

  • Requires health insurance coverage for comprehensive annual medical examinations for firefighters.
  • The summary does not specify details such as:
    • who exactly must carry the coverage (individual policies vs. group plans or public employer plans)
    • scope and components of the CAME
    • cost-sharing terms (deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance)
    • frequency beyond “annual” examinations
    • any exemptions, carve-outs, or regulatory standards for exam providers

Note: The provided materials do not include the bill’s full text, so the above reflects the stated subject and typical coverage implications.

Affected Parties and Practical Impact

  • Primary beneficiaries: firefighters, who would gain insured access to comprehensive annual medical examinations.
  • Insurers: would be required to include CAMEs in covered services, potentially impacting policy design, premiums, and rider language.
  • Employers and public agencies employing firefighters: may see changes in health plan offerings for personnel and related budgeting/administrative considerations.
  • Health care providers: could see increased service utilization for CAMEs specifically billed under insured plans.

Legislative Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: March 21, 2025
  • Referral: Referred to Insurance (March 21, 2025)
  • 1st Report: May 12, 2025 (CAL. 984)
  • 2nd Report: May 13, 2025
  • Advanced to Third Reading: May 14, 2025
  • Committed to Rules: June 13, 2025 (current status; noted twice in actions)

Sponsors and Legislative Context

  • Primary Sponsor: Lea Webb
  • Cosponsors: Patrick M. Gallivan; Rachel May
  • Related Legislation (prior-session and companion considerations): S 9061, S 3942, S 9431; A 1458 (companion bill in the Assembly)

Notes for Readers

  • The summary reflects information available from the bill’s summary of purpose and the listed legislative actions. The full text would provide detailed definitions, scope, exemptions, and funding mechanisms.
  • If you are tracking this bill for policy analysis or advocacy, confirm provisions on cost-sharing, eligibility criteria, and how CAMEs are defined and billed within various health plan contexts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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