HB 818 OH
Regards insurance, Medicaid coverage of scalp cooling systems
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Summary
This bill would require Ohio health insurance plans and Medicaid to cover scalp cooling systems for individuals undergoing cancer chemotherapy treatment. The legislation enacts new provisions establishing coverage requirements for these devices, which are used to help reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.
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Official abstract
To enact sections 1751.64, 3923.66, 3923.67, and 5164.11 of the Revised Code regarding insurance and Medicaid coverage of scalp cooling systems for individuals receiving cancer chemotherapy treatments.
Sponsor (1)
- Kevin Ritter Republican · primary
Action history (2)
- Apr 13, 2026 Introduced · lower
- May 13, 2026 Referred to committee · lower
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