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OK HB3912

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mickey Dollens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires individual and group health benefit plans in Oklahoma to cover scalp cooling systems when prescribed by a physician to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, effective for plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027

  • Coverage must include the scalp cooling device, necessary supplies, fitting, and monitoring during chemotherapy treatment; scalp cooling shall be classified as supportive cancer care and cannot be denied as cosmetic, experimental, or investigational

  • Exempts policies issued to individuals or groups with 50 or fewer employees, plans governed exclusively by federal law, and State Medicaid Program plans from the mandate

  • Directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to include scalp cooling systems as a covered benefit for eligible Medicaid recipients undergoing chemotherapy

  • Requires health plans to notify enrollees of this coverage by December 1, 2026, or through the next mailing or yearly informational packet, whichever is earlier

Legislative Description

Insurance; health benefit plans; scalp cooling systems; notice of coverage; Insurance Commissioner; effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Insurance

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/3/2026
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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