❌ SB313
Regards insurance, Medicaid coverage of scalp cooling systems
Current Status: In Senate Committee (Medicaid)
Summary
The bill mandates that insurance policies and Medicaid in Ohio provide coverage for scalp cooling systems for individuals undergoing cancer chemotherapy treatments. It applies to individual and group health insuring corporations, sickness and accident insurance policies, and public employee benefit plans. The Medicaid program is also required to cover these systems for eligible recipients.
Rationale
The bill introduces a government mandate for insurance coverage, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention and free market solutions. Both the LP and LPO platforms advocate for limited government involvement in personal and economic decisions, making this bill misaligned with their core values.
Risks and Concerns
- Increases government control over healthcare decisions
- May lead to higher insurance premiums
- Potential for reduced market competition