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VT H0685
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Emilie Krasnow
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AI Summary
- Health insurance plans must cover scalp cooling systems used during cancer chemotherapy treatment to prevent or reduce hair loss
- Covered devices must be designed for repeated use and primarily intended to serve a medical purpose
- Amends existing Vermont statute (8 V.S.A. § 4095d) on chemotherapy treatment and oral anticancer medications
- Effective January 1, 2027, applying to all health insurance plans issued, offered, or renewed on or after that date, with full compliance required by January 1, 2028
Legislative Description
An act relating to health insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care
1/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Health Care1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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