Cancer screenings now covered by 2 insurance plans for Connecticut firefighters

Cancer and health screenings are now covered under the State of Connecticut Employee Health Plan and the Connecticut Partnership Plan, according to a spokesperson for Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut.

Any career or volunteer firefighter in the state can now receive a cancer screening at a discounted price of $349 if they are not on one of the two insurance plans that cover it, according to a UPFFA spokesperson.

The screenings will be held at the UConn Fire Department on 126 North Eagleville Rd. from July 9-11.

Screenings will take about 30 minutes to complete. Exams include the following:

• Echocardiogram
• Carotid d artery screening
• Abdominal aorta screening
• Thyroid screening
• Liver screening
• Spleen screening
• Gallbladder screening
• Bladder screening
• Kidney screening
• Testicular screening for male members
• Exterior pelvic screening for female members.

Firefighters may schedule appointments here.

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