New Jersey A2584 mandates health insurance coverage for hair headpieces for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

New Jersey A2584 requires health insurance coverage for hair headpieces for patients receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer. This coverage applies to hospital, medical, and health service corporations, individual and group commercial health insurers, and health maintenance organizations. The coverage is subject to a written recommendation by the treating physician stating that the headpiece is medically necessary and follows the same limitations and guidelines as other prostheses under the health benefits plan.

New Jersey A2584 mandates health insurance coverage for hair headpieces for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

New Jersey A2584 requires health insurance coverage for hair headpieces for patients receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer. This coverage applies to hospital, medical, and health service corporations, individual and group commercial health insurers, and health maintenance organizations. The coverage is subject to a written recommendation by the treating physician stating that the headpiece is medically necessary and follows the same limitations and guidelines as other prostheses under the health benefits plan.