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Mandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy treatments.

February 6, 2026

Summary

If enacted, this bill would require health insurance policies in Rhode Island to cover scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to prevent hair loss. This mandate applies to accident and sickness insurance policies and aims to reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients.

Source: https://status.rilegislature.gov/

Common questions

What does "Mandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy treatments." cover?
If enacted, this bill would require health insurance policies in Rhode Island to cover scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients undergoing…
When was it published?
It was published on February 6, 2026.

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