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SB 272

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: May 15, 2026.

Health Insurance - Scalp Cooling Systems - Required Coverage.

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-272
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Finance; Health
Senate enacted 2026-05-15
Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

Requiring certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organizations that provide coverage for chemotherapy to treat cancer to provide coverage for scalp cooling systems used for the preservation of hair in connection with chemotherapy treatment; and applying the Act to all policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in the State on or after January 1, 2027.

Sponsor
Senator Gile
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-19 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-15 Status enacted
2026-05-15 Latest Action Approved by the Governor - Chapter 51
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