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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.

USA117th CongressS-4708| Senate 
| Updated: 8/2/2022
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (4)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (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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Bill from Previous Congress

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.
Oct 1, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5430
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 2, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Aug 2, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • October 1, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5430
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • August 2, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 2, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5430: 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.

USA117th CongressS-4708| Senate 
| Updated: 8/2/2022
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

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.
Oct 1, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5430
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 2, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Aug 2, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • October 1, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5430
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • August 2, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 2, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (4)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5430: 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