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OK HB3912
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mickey Dollens
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to include scalp cooling systems as a covered benefit for eligible Medicaid recipients undergoing chemotherapy
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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