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The Health Insurance Bill
Scalp cooling must be covered by health insurance in SC
Insurance Coverage for Cold Cap and Scalp Cooling Systems
Good for everyday people ·
The bill would force insurers to pay for scalp‑cooling devices and services, and require chemo centers to offer them to all eligible patients.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Passing this bill means cancer patients can keep their hair during chemo without paying extra, and clinics must have the cooling system for anyone who needs it, easing the emotional toll on families.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Health insurers must cover scalp‑cooling equipment and services for chemo patients.
- Insurers must tell policyholders that scalp cooling is covered.
- Chemotherapy centers can only be paid for chemo if they offer scalp cooling to all eligible patients.
- Coverage can still be subject to usual deductibles, coinsurance, and copays.
- The rule applies to individual, group, and state health plans.
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