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AZ HB2558
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Contreras
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AI Summary
- Requires health insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems used during cancer chemotherapy treatment beginning January 1, 2027
- Applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health care services organizations, and disability insurers (both individual and group policies)
- Defines "scalp cooling system" as a reusable medical device designed to cool the scalp to prevent or reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss
- Mandates coverage only when the scalp cooling system is used in connection with cancer-related chemotherapy treatment already covered by the policy
- Amends four sections of Arizona Revised Statutes Title 20 to ensure consistent coverage requirements across different types of health insurance plans
Legislative Description
Insurance; cancer; chemotherapy; scalp cooling
Last Action
House read second time
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/20/2026
Appropriations1/20/2026
Health and Human Services1/20/2026
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