S2600
An Act requiring health insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems
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Bill overview
This bill would require Massachusetts health insurance plans to cover scalp cooling systems for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Scalp cooling, also known as cold cap therapy, aims to reduce hair loss and minimize other side effects associated with chemotherapy. The bill seeks to make this treatment more accessible to individuals undergoing cancer care by ensuring it’s covered by their insurance.
Key provisions
- Requires health insurers to cover scalp cooling systems.
- Applies to patients undergoing chemotherapy.
- Aims to mitigate hair loss and side effects of cancer treatment.
- The bill is sponsored by Michael F. Rush.
Who is affected
- Cancer patients
- Health insurance companies
- Healthcare providers
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Primary sponsor
Michael F. Rush
Cosponsors
Joan B. Lovely
Michael F. Rush
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Bill S.2600 194th (Current)
An Act requiring health insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2600) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to require health insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Michael F. Rush
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.2600
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/30/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 9/8/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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