Health Insurance - Scalp Cooling Systems - Required Coverage
Sponsor: Dawn Gile (District 33)Committee: FinanceSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 51 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
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; and applying the Act to all policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in the State on or after January 1, 2027.
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Testimony (38)
MGA witness listFAV 34FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 3Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Verreault, Gayle | Breast Cancer Survivor | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cross, Dr Cashenna A | Councilwoman At-Large, Glenarden | Oral |
| FAV | Peters, Sarahlobbyist | HBS | Position only |
| FAV | Murphy, JD | MD Chesapeake Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Murphy, JD | MD Chesapeake Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gile, Dawn | MD Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gile, Dawn | MD Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Goldstein, Mark | MDCSCO | Oral |
| FAV | Arias, Dianelobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Arias, Dianelobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bourestom, Melissa | Paxman | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Marshall, Nancy | The Rapunzel Project | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Abbott Ripper, Rossalynn | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Abbott Ripper, Rossalynn | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Alder, Kathryn | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Campbell, Sarah | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cardozo, Michaellobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DelBorrell, Laura | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fantone, Diane | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Franklin, Kara | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kauffman, Dannalobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Knight, Elyse | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Michalski, Lauren | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mortoro, Lynn | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mortoro, Lynn | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nelson, Mary | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Regiec, Alysen | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Scott, Francine | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Gile, Senator Gilelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Gile, Senator Gilelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tanner, Amy | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | VALANOS, ELENI | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | The League of Life and Health Insurers of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Jacobs, Douglas | Maryland Health Care Commission | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Jacobs, Douglas | Maryland Health Care Commission | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPeters, SarahHBSRegistered for: Action Now Initiative, LLC; Alibaba; Ameresco; American Diabetes Association; Apartment & Office Building Association; Barwood Taxi Service…
FAVCardozo, MichaelRegistered for: BusPatrol America LLC; City of Frederick; Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund; Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC; Maryland Children's Alliance, Inc.; Global Medical Response, Inc.
FAVKauffman, DannaRegistered for: Amazon.com Services, LLC; American Association of Dental Boards c/o Commission on Dental Competency Assessments; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Behavioral Health System Baltimore; City of Rockville; Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland…
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…