Bill > SB272

This bill mandates that certain health insurance providers in Maryland, including insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and managed care organizations, must cover scalp cooling systems when these systems are used to help preserve hair during cancer chemotherapy treatment, provided the insurance plan already covers chemotherapy. A "scalp cooling system" is defined as a device designed for repeated use that cools the scalp to prevent or reduce hair loss as a medical purpose in connection with cancer chemotherapy. This new coverage requirement will apply to all relevant insurance policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in Maryland on or after January 1, 2027.