New York A00430 requires certain large group health insurance policies to cover scalp cooling systems for hair preservation during cancer.

A00430 amends the insurance law to mandate that large group health insurance policies and contracts in New York, providing medical, major medical, or similar comprehensive coverage, must include coverage for scalp cooling systems used during cancer chemotherapy treatment. This coverage can be subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance, including copayments, as deemed appropriate by the superintendent and consistent with other benefits within the policy.

New York A00430 requires certain large group health insurance policies to cover scalp cooling systems for hair preservation during cancer.

A00430 amends the insurance law to mandate that large group health insurance policies and contracts in New York, providing medical, major medical, or similar comprehensive coverage, must include coverage for scalp cooling systems used during cancer chemotherapy treatment. This coverage can be subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance, including copayments, as deemed appropriate by the superintendent and consistent with other benefits within the policy.