Blood-borne diseases & MRSA Presumption FAQ
What’s covered?
Blood-borne infectious diseases, defined as a disease caused by exposure to pathogenic microorganisms present in human blood, including those defined as blood-borne pathogens, contracted or manifested during the course of employment are covered.
This presumption also covers the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin infection contracted or manifested during the course of employment.
What’s provided?
Full hospital, surgical, and medical treatment, as well as disability and death benefits.
How long does the presumption last?
The blood-borne infectious disease presumption is available during the course of employment, as well as following termination of service for a period of time that depends on the length of employment. The presumption is available to a member after the termination of service for 3 months for each year of service completed. There is a maximum of 60 months, or 5 years, following termination of service.
The MRSA presumption is available during the course of employment, as well as following termination of service for a period of 90 days after the last day actually worked.