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MarylandHB 03932026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Health Insurance - Scalp Cooling Systems - Required Coverage

Sponsored By: LaToya Nkongolo (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Health - InsuranceHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health Insurance -see also- ACA; HMOs; MCOsHealth Maintenance Organizations -see also- Manage Care OrgsManaged Care Organizations -see also- Health Maint OrgsMedical Equipment and DevicesMedical TreatmentsNonprofit Organizations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Scalp cooling coverage for chemo patients

Beginning January 1, 2027, Maryland-regulated health plans that cover chemotherapy must also cover scalp cooling systems. Insurers, nonprofit health plans, and HMOs must provide this coverage when they cover chemotherapy. A scalp cooling system cools the scalp to help prevent hair loss and is made for repeated medical use. The rule applies only to policies issued, delivered, or renewed in Maryland on or after January 1, 2027. This can lower your out-of-pocket costs if you use scalp cooling during chemotherapy.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • LaToya Nkongolo

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Steven J. Arentz

    Republican • House

  • Barry Beauchamp

    Republican • House

  • Dylan Behler

    Democratic • House

  • Regina T. Boyce

    Democratic • House

  • Jessica Feldmark

    Democratic • House

  • Thomas S. Hutchinson

    Republican • House

  • Jeffrie E. Long

    Democratic • House

  • Anne R. Kaiser

    Democratic • House

  • Nicholaus R. Kipke

    Republican • House

  • Susan K. McComas

    Republican • House

  • Ric Metzgar

    Republican • House

  • Edith J. Patterson

    Democratic • House

  • Teresa E. Reilly

    Republican • House

  • Sheree Sample-Hughes

    Democratic • House

  • Stuart Michael Schmidt

    Republican • House

  • Gary Simmons

    Democratic • House

  • Todd B. Morgan

    Republican • House

  • Joe Vogel

    Democratic • House

  • Greg Wims

    Democratic • House

  • Jamila J. Woods

    Democratic • House

  • Teresa Woorman

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 175 • No: 7

Senate vote • 4/6/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0

House vote • 2/26/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 129 • No: 7

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 52

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/7/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/6/2026Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/31/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/30/2026Senate

  6. Referred Finance

    2/27/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (129-7)

    2/26/2026House

  8. Second Reading Passed

    2/24/2026House

  9. Favorable Adopted

    2/24/2026House

  10. Favorable Report by Health

    2/23/2026House

  11. Hearing 2/05 at 1:45 p.m.

    1/29/2026House

  12. First Reading Health

    1/21/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/24/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/21/2026

    PDF

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