New York S00774 requires certain large group health insurance policies and contracts to cover scalp cooling systems for the preservation of hair.

New York S00774 amends the insurance law to mandate that certain large group health insurance policies and contracts cover scalp cooling systems used during cancer chemotherapy treatment. This coverage applies to policies providing medical, major medical, or similar comprehensive-type coverage. The coverage may include annual deductibles and coinsurance, consistent with other benefits within the policy. The changes take effect January 1, 2026, applying to policies issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after that date.

New York S00774 requires certain large group health insurance policies and contracts to cover scalp cooling systems for the preservation of hair.

New York S00774 amends the insurance law to mandate that certain large group health insurance policies and contracts cover scalp cooling systems used during cancer chemotherapy treatment. This coverage applies to policies providing medical, major medical, or similar comprehensive-type coverage. The coverage may include annual deductibles and coinsurance, consistent with other benefits within the policy. The changes take effect January 1, 2026, applying to policies issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after that date.