Preservation of hair during chemotherapy

HB 2906 requires health insurers in West Virginia to cover scalp cooling systems for patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy. The bill mandates that policies covering chemotherapy must also include coverage for medical devices that prevent hair loss during treatment, defining such devices as those designed for repeated medical use. This applies to both individual and group health insurance plans, though coverage may still include standard deductibles or copayments. The bill directly affects cancer patients seeking to preserve hair during treatment and insurers operating in West Virginia. It does not alter existing coverage requirements for chemotherapy itself but adds a specific mandate for scalp cooling systems.