Maryland lawmakers are considering legislation that would require insurance companies to cover scalp cooling, a procedure that helps cancer patients keep their hair during chemotherapy treatment.
The House Health Committee heard testimony today on the bipartisan bill, which has gained support from cancer survivors and advocates who say the procedure can help patients maintain their dignity during treatment.
“When you lose your hair it’s a sign of illness, it’s a sign that you’ve got cancer, it’s a sign that something’s going on,” said Rossalynn Ripper, a cancer survivor and advocate who testified in favor of the legislation…