State employees; require state health benefit plan to cover cranial prostheses for certain covered persons

Summary

The bill adds coverage for cranial prostheses, such as medical wigs, to the state health benefit plan for employees, retirees, dependents and university system members who experience permanent or temporary hair loss. Coverage applies when a licensed provider prescribes the wig as part of treatment for conditions like alopecia, cancer therapy or scalp injury, and will be subject to the same deductibles and co‑pays as other medical services. The change takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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