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TX HB504
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
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AI Summary
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Requires health benefit plans to cover hair prostheses (wigs) for enrollees undergoing or who have undergone cancer treatment, when determined appropriate by the treating physician to address treatment side effects
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Mandates a minimum benefit amount of $100 for a hair prosthesis or its repair/replacement, with no additional premium allowed for this coverage
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Covers repair and replacement of hair prostheses unless the need is due to misuse or loss by the enrollee
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Applies broadly to multiple health plan types including standard health plans, Medicaid, CHIP, school district group coverage, nonprofit agricultural organization plans, and self-funded plans sponsored by professional employer organizations
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Takes effect September 1, 2025, applying to health benefit plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Insurance
3/3/2025