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AB 1682: Health care coverage: scalp cooling.
What AB 1682 does, verified September 4, 2026
This bill requires health care service plans and health insurance policies to cover scalp cooling as prescribed by a health care provider for persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Scalp cooling is a treatment to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy. The coverage must be provided starting January 1, 2027. Additionally, the Medi-Cal program, which provides health care services to low-income individuals, will also cover scalp cooling as prescribed by a health care provider. The state will not reimburse local agencies and school districts for any costs associated with implementing this new requirement.
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. (2026-09-03)Alert me
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| Sep. 03, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 71. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |