Blood-borne diseases & MRSA Presumption FAQ

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.

Full hospital, surgical, and medical treatment, as well as disability and death benefits.

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.