Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.
HB 504, titled "Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients," aims to require health insurance plans to cover hair prostheses for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. The bill would directly affect cancer patients who rely on such prostheses as part of their medical care and health insurers offering coverage in the state. While the specific coverage requirements and implementation details are not provided in the available context, the bill seeks to address gaps in existing health benefit plans. As of its latest status, HB 504 was filed on November 12, 2024, and referred to the Insurance committee on March 3, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Insurance
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
DDemocratic
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