The bill introduced by Senator Chavez aims to enact new provisions in the Ohio Revised Code regarding insurance and Medicaid coverage for scalp cooling systems used by individuals undergoing cancer chemotherapy treatments. Specifically, it establishes definitions and requirements for "scalp cooling systems," which are devices designed to cool the scalp to prevent or reduce hair loss during chemotherapy. The bill mandates that all individual and group health insurance policies, as well as public employee benefit plans, must provide coverage for the expenses associated with these scalp cooling systems if they cover cancer chemotherapy treatment.

Additionally, the bill ensures that the Medicaid program will cover scalp cooling systems for recipients undergoing chemotherapy. The Medicaid director is granted the authority to adopt necessary rules to implement this coverage. The language inserted into the bill clarifies the definition of scalp cooling systems and outlines the obligations of health insurance providers and Medicaid in relation to these devices, thereby enhancing support for patients facing hair loss due to cancer treatment.