BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
SB 5493: Cranial hair insurance covrg
Providing insurance coverage for cranial hair.
Summary
- The Legislature finds that alopecia is a recognized medical disease that can alter a patient's function status. All health insurance policies that provide coverage for protheses must provide coverage for cranial hair protheses for patients suffering from alopecia areata, totalis or universalis.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5493), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 28, 1997
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Harriet Spanel (D-40)
- Introduced
- January 28, 1997 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 6, 1998
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Harriet Spanel (D-40)
6 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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SB 5493 in other sessions
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