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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.

USA116th CongressHR-3332| House 
| Updated: 6/20/2019
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (32)
David Schweikert (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-2925
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.
Jun 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 19, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 17, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2633
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-2925
    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.


  • June 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 19, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 17, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2633
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-2633: 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.
Health technology, devices, suppliesMedicare

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.

USA116th CongressHR-3332| House 
| Updated: 6/20/2019
This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-2925
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.
Jun 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 19, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 17, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2633
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-2925
    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.


  • June 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 19, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 17, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2633
    Introduced in Senate
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (32)
David Schweikert (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-2633: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health technology, devices, suppliesMedicare