State Legislation: Bill Amendments · September 27, 2026 · Primary source
CA AB 1682: new version, 09/27/26 - Chaptered
Summary
California AB 1682 was chaptered on September 27, 2026, as Chapter 541, Statutes of 2026, requiring large group health care service plan contracts and health insurance policies issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, to cover scalp cooling when prescribed to reduce chemotherapy-induced alopecia. The law also expands the Medi-Cal schedule of benefits to include scalp cooling, subject to federal financial participation, necessary federal approvals, and utilization controls. Willful violation of the health plan coverage mandate constitutes a crime under the Knox-Keene Act.
What this may mean
Large group health care service plans and health insurers operating in California must add scalp cooling as a covered benefit in contracts issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, with willful noncompliance carrying criminal liability under Knox-Keene. The Medi-Cal expansion takes effect contingent on federal financial participation and federal approval, adding a new oncology benefit to the Medi-Cal schedule subject to utilization management.
Informational only. Not legal, medical, financial, or other professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional familiar with your specific facts before relying on any item.
Related items
- Utah DHHS (Medicaid) · October 24, 2026September2026-MIB.pdfScore 85
- State Legislation: Bill Amendments · October 26, 2026CA AB 2233: new version, 09/27/26 - ChapteredScore 80
- Louisiana Medicaid · October 24, 2026Informational Bulletin 25-32Score 80
- State Legislation: Bill Amendments · October 26, 2026CA AB 1770: new version, 09/27/26 - ChapteredScore 65
- State Legislation: Bill Amendments · October 26, 2026CA AB 1770: new version, AB1770Score 38
- State Legislation: Bill Amendments · October 26, 2026CA AB 2233: new version, AB2233Score 30