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TX HB504

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Mandates a minimum benefit amount of $100 for a hair prosthesis or its repair/replacement, with no additional premium allowed for this coverage

  • Covers repair and replacement of hair prostheses unless the need is due to misuse or loss by the enrollee

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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