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MD HB393
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
LaToya Nkongolo
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AI Summary
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Requires health insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations that cover chemotherapy to also cover scalp cooling systems used to prevent or reduce hair loss during cancer treatment
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Defines scalp cooling systems as reusable devices designed primarily for medical purposes to cool the scalp during chemotherapy
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Applies to all health insurance policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in Maryland on or after January 1, 2027
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Takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Health Insurance - Scalp Cooling Systems - Required Coverage
Nonprofit Organizations
Last Action
Referred Finance
2/27/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/27/2026
Health1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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