Firefighter Cancer and Cardiac Benefit Program
The Firefighter Cancer and Cardiac Benefit Program funds employer costs for scientifically-backed cancer and cardiac benefit plans for Colorado firefighters, supporting their health and safety.
Funder: Department of Local Affairs
Due Dates: September 25, 2026 | May 1, 2027 | July 10, 2027
Funding Amounts: $1,300,000 available for State Fiscal Year 2027; reimbursement for direct employer costs of qualifying firefighter cancer and cardiac benefit plans.
Summary: Reimburses qualifying Colorado fire service employers for insurance or benefit plan costs covering cancer and cardiac risks for eligible firefighters.
Key Information: Priority is given to part-time and volunteer firefighter coverage; funds are limited and early application is encouraged.
Description
The program, administered by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), provides reimbursement to eligible fire service employers for the costs of maintaining insurance coverage or alternate benefit plans that meet statutory requirements for cancer and cardiac benefits for firefighters. The initiative aims to ensure that full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters in Colorado have access to essential health benefits, supporting their well-being and the sustainability of fire protection services statewide. Reimbursements are made directly to employers for their share of benefit costs, not to individual firefighters.
