2001 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 50

File Code: Insurance - Health Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 375
Sponsored By:
Delegate Conroy
Entitled:
Health Insurance - Coverage for Hair Prosthesis for Hair Loss Resulting from Alopecia

Synopsis:

Requiring insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for a hair prothesis for hair loss resulting from alopecia if the cost does not exceed $350 and the hair prosthesis is prescribed by the attending physician of the insured or enrollee being treated for alopecia.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
11/15
Pre-filed
1/10
First Reading Economic Matters
2/7
Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.
3/23
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DISEASES -see also- AIDS; RABIES
EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
HEALTH INSURANCE -see also- HMOS; MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS -see also- MAN CARE ORGS
PRICES -see also- CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Health - General
( 19-706 )
Insurance
( 15-837 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered