New YorkA 4302025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Requires certain health insurance policies to cover scalp cooling systems for the preservation of hair during cancer chemotherapy treatment; repealer

Sponsored By: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

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

Large employer plans must cover scalp cooling

Beginning January 1, 2026, large group health plans in New York that cover chemotherapy must also cover scalp cooling systems. This includes both insurance policies and group contracts. Plans can still apply the same kinds of deductibles, coinsurance, and copays that apply to other benefits, as approved by the Superintendent. The rule applies to plans issued, renewed, or changed on or after January 1, 2026.

Old individual-plan scalp cooling rule repealed

Starting January 1, 2026, the state repeals an older rule for individual health insurance related to scalp cooling coverage. This deletes that rule from law. Some people on individual plans may lose a right that rule had provided, but the text does not give details. This repeal is part of aligning coverage with the new large group plan requirement that begins in 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 63 • No: 0

House vote • 2/3/2025

FLOOR Vote