Health Insurance - Scalp Cooling Systems - Required Coverage
Sponsor: LaToya Nkongolo (District 31)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Hearing 3/06 at 2:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organizations that provide coverage for chemotherapy to treat cancer to provide coverage for scalp cooling systems used for the preservation of hair in connection with chemotherapy treatment.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 23FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Verreault, Gayle | Breast Cancer Survivor | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lord, Elizabeth | Cold Capital Fund | Oral |
| FAV | Cross, Dr Cashenna A | Councilwoman At-Large, Glenarden | Oral |
| FAV | Bourestom, Melissa | Dignitana | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Goldstein, Mark | MDCSCO | Oral |
| FAV | Arias, Dianelobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Marshall, Nancy | The Rapunzel Project | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jaidar, Nicholas | University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shurtleff, Kendra | self | Oral |
| FAV | Abbott Ripper, Rossalynn | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Andriani, Christine | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Nkongolo, Delegate Nkongololegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Halloran Cotton, Kelley | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hunt, Christine | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | LaBrier, Kimberly | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Michalski, Lauren | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nkongolo, LaToya | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ottaviano, Yvonne | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Scharf, Allison | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Schuelke, Elizabeth | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Scott, Francine | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tanner, Amy | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | The League of Life and Health Insurers of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFCelentano, MatthewThe League of Life and Health Insurers of MarylandRegistered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…