HB 2906
Preservation of hair during chemotherapy
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- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill would require health insurance plans in West Virginia to cover scalp cooling systems used during chemotherapy to help patients preserve their hair. The bill defines a ‘scalp cooling system’ as a device designed for repeated use to cool the scalp and prevent hair loss during cancer treatment. Insurance companies would be allowed to apply annual deductibles and coinsurance to these benefits, similar to other coverage within a policy. This legislation aims to provide financial assistance for a treatment option that can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life.
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