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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/30/2022
03/30/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to providing health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to require health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prostheses, such as wigs and artificial facial hair, for individuals who have lost hair due to cancer treatment, alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, non-classical 21-hydroxylase, or permanent loss from injury, but not due to natural or premature aging. The coverage must be provided on a nondiscriminatory basis and be subject to a written statement from the treating physician that the prosthesis is medically necessary. The coverage must be provided at a minimum level similar to what insurers provide for hair loss due to chemotherapy.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Sally Kerans (D)*,
Jessica Giannino (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Tom Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1135 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1135.pdf |
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