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The Scalp Insurers Bill
Vermont bill would make scalp cooling covered by insurers
An act relating to health insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems
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If passed, health insurers in Vermont would have to pay for scalp‑cooling devices for chemotherapy patients, helping them keep their hair.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Patients could avoid hair loss and the emotional toll of chemo, while insurers may see higher costs; now is the time to support coverage before the bill moves forward.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill requires health insurance plans to cover scalp cooling systems.
- Scalp cooling can reduce hair loss for people undergoing chemotherapy.
- Coverage would likely increase insurance premiums slightly.
- The bill is currently introduced and referred to the Health Care Committee.
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