H4972

Insurance Coverage for Cold Cap and Scalp Cooling Systems

Introduced·1/15/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina bill mandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems during cancer chemotherapy treatment.

The bill amends South Carolina law to require health insurance policies covering cancer chemotherapy treatment to also cover scalp cooling therapy. This includes scalp cooling equipment and supplies, as well as the operation, monitoring, and management of scalp cooling systems. Insurers must establish procedures for certification, documentation, and verification of compliance. Noncompliance may result in penalties. The Department of Insurance enforces these provisions, which apply to all individual and group health insurance policies and health maintenance organizations in the state.

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History

Jan 15

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 15

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry