SCS/HS/HCS/HB 455 - This act provides that only health insurance policies through the Medicaid program, the children's health insurance program, and the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan shall be required to provide coverage for prostheses and scalp hair prostheses worn as a result of hair loss due to alopecia areata or alopecia totalis.

The insurance coverage for the prostheses and scalp hair prostheses is limited to persons 18 years of age or younger. The maximum benefit amount is up to $200 per calendar year or a lifetime maximum benefit amount of $3,200. Covered persons can also request a one-time benefit which will not exceed $3,200. Covered persons cannot be subject to any greater deductibles or copayments than similar health care services covered by a policy, program, or plan.
LORIE TOWE