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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.

USA116th CongressS-2633| Senate 
| Updated: 10/17/2019
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Finance 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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Jun 20, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3332
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 17, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 17, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • June 20, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3332
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 17, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 17, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3332: 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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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.

USA116th CongressS-2633| Senate 
| Updated: 10/17/2019
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
Jun 20, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3332
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 17, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 17, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • June 20, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3332
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 17, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 17, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3332: 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