S.2455

Mandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy treatments.

Chamber Passed·6/4/26

Rhode Island S2455 mandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Rhode Island S2455 amends the General Laws to require insurance coverage for scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Scalp cooling systems are defined as medical devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration designed to cool the scalp to prevent or reduce hair loss. The mandate applies to individual or group hospital or medical expense insurance policies and medical services plan contracts delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in the state on or after January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Jun 4
Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Consideration

Apr 14

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 5

House

Referred to House Health & Human Services

Jun 4

Senate

Senate passed Sub A

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage of Sub A