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PA HB2022

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeanne McNeill

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurance policies in Pennsylvania that cover cancer chemotherapy treatment to also include coverage for scalp cooling system treatment, which uses devices like cold caps or refrigerated systems to prevent or reduce hair loss during chemotherapy

  • Coverage must be subject to the same deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance conditions that apply to cancer chemotherapy treatment

  • Excludes certain policy types from the requirement, including accident-only, long-term care, disability income, Medicare supplement, dental-only, vision-only, workers' compensation, and military benefit policies

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment, with Medicaid and CHIP managed care plans required to comply beginning January 1, 2027 or 60 days after the effective date, whichever is later

Legislative Description

In casualty insurance, providing for coverage for scalp cooling systems.

Last Action

Referred to Insurance

11/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance11/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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