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MD HB393

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

LaToya Nkongolo

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Defines scalp cooling systems as reusable devices designed primarily for medical purposes to cool the scalp during chemotherapy

  • Applies to all health insurance policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in Maryland on or after January 1, 2027

  • 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

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