119th Congress Health
S. 3872: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
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Summary
This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal.
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- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.