Massachusetts S716 mandates health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prostheses.
Massachusetts S716 requires health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prostheses for individuals experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment, alopecia, or injury. The bill amends existing laws to ensure coverage is provided at the same amount and frequency as for hair loss due to chemotherapy. Coverage is subject to a physician's written statement confirming medical necessity and adheres to the same limitations and guidelines as other prostheses.
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