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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.

USA119th CongressS-3872| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Social Security Act to include cranial prostheses , or wigs, as durable medical equipment (DME) covered under the Medicare program. Coverage would be provided when a dermatologist, oncologist, or attending physician certifies in writing the medical necessity of such prostheses. The certification must confirm that the wigs are required either as part of a rehabilitative treatment plan or to address hair loss caused by specific health conditions, such as autoimmune diseases, cancer, or chemotherapy. A conforming amendment ensures that these prostheses are not covered if they lack the required medical certification. This aims to provide essential support for individuals facing medically-induced hair loss.
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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.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4708
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1922
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.
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7546
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4708
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1922
    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.


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7546
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7546: 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.

USA119th CongressS-3872| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This bill proposes to amend the Social Security Act to include cranial prostheses , or wigs, as durable medical equipment (DME) covered under the Medicare program. Coverage would be provided when a dermatologist, oncologist, or attending physician certifies in writing the medical necessity of such prostheses. The certification must confirm that the wigs are required either as part of a rehabilitative treatment plan or to address hair loss caused by specific health conditions, such as autoimmune diseases, cancer, or chemotherapy. A conforming amendment ensures that these prostheses are not covered if they lack the required medical certification. This aims to provide essential support for individuals facing medically-induced hair loss.
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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.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4708
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1922
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.
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7546
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4708
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1922
    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.


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7546
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7546: 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