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.

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.