LUND, Sweden, December 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dignitana declares that New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill that provides insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems used to preserve hair during cancer chemotherapy January 1, 2026.
By this legislation (A38-A/S2063-A), New York becomes the first state USA: require private health insurers to provide coverage for these devices.The bill was sponsored Linda B. Rosenthal in State people and: Toby Stawicki in State Senatepassed unanimously in both chambers New York Legislature in June of this year.
of Dignitana The DigniCap head cooling system is already in use in more than 20 cancer centers New York State. Insurance coverage in this new bill will make scalp cooling with DigniCap financially accessible to more patients and allow healthcare providers to be fairly compensated for administering the therapy.
Dignitana executive director Fredrick Johnson “This bill is a win for patients and providers and an important development for the company. As the first bill of its kind from a state known for its impactful legislation, this bill sends a strong message to payers about medical necessity. We expect this.” will strengthen scalp cooling coverage in other states as well and help us further expand the reach and use of DigniCap.”
Dignitana recently announced another major compensation item when american Medical (TASE:) Association (AMA) has updated the current CPT ® Scalp cooling codes from Category III temporary status to CPT ® Category I: New codes will also come into effect January 2026 and include a relative value unit to provide guidance on payments to insurers.
FDA cleared DigniCap Delta The device uses industry-leading thermoelectric cooling to minimize hair loss, a side effect of chemotherapy prescribed to treat solid tumors such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and prostate cancer. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in Armenia New YorkMore than 16,700 women and men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
It New York the bill he signed Governor Hochul on December 13, 2024“Each policy provided or issued for delivery in this state that provides medical, essential medical, or similar comprehensive type coverage and provides cancer chemotherapy coverage shall cover head cooling systems used in connection with cancer chemotherapy treatment provided under this paragraph.” coverage may be subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance, including copayments, as may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and consistent with those established for other benefits under the policy.”
For more information contact:
Fredrick JohnsonCEO, fredrik.jonsson@dignitana.com, +46 708766444
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