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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organizations that provide coverage for chemotherapy to treat cancer to provide coverage for scalp cooling systems used for the preservation of hair in connection with chemotherapy treatment; and applying the Act to all policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in the State on or after January 1, 2027.
AI Summary
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 preserve hair during chemotherapy treatment for cancer. A "scalp cooling system" is defined as a reusable device intended for medical purposes to cool the scalp and reduce hair loss associated with chemotherapy. This requirement applies to policies, contracts, and health benefit plans that are issued, delivered, or renewed in Maryland on or after January 1, 2027, ensuring that individuals undergoing cancer treatment have access to this supportive care.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (22)
LaToya Nkongolo (R)*,
Steve Arentz (R),
Barry Beauchamp (R),
Dylan Behler (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Jessica Feldmark (D),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Anne Kaiser (D),
Nic Kipke (R),
Jeff Long (D),
Susan McComas (R),
Ric Metzgar (R),
Todd Morgan (R),
Edith Patterson (D),
Teresa Reilly (R),
Sheree Sample-Hughes (D),
Stuart Schmidt (R),
Gary Simmons (D),
Joe Vogel (D),
Greg Wims (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Teresa Woorman (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 52 (on 04/14/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Availability and Affordability of Medical Devices and Equipment
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Treatment of Specific Diseases
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0393?ys=2026RS | 01/21/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_52_hb0393t.pdf | 04/21/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0393_fin.pdf | 03/27/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0393t.pdf | 02/24/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0393_hlt.pdf | 02/20/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0393f.pdf | 01/21/2026 |
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