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.
USA118th CongressHR-4034| House
| Updated: 12/17/2024
James P. McGovern
Democratic Representative
Massachusetts
Cosponsors (32)
David Schweikert (Republican)Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Cori Bush (Democratic)
Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, 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 116-3332To 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
HR 117-5430To 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
HR 115-2925To 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 House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health
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.
USA118th CongressHR-4034| House
| Updated: 12/17/2024
This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.
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Timeline
Bill from Previous Congress
HR 116-3332To 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
HR 117-5430To 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
HR 115-2925To 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 House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
James P. McGovern
Democratic Representative
Massachusetts
Cosponsors (32)
David Schweikert (Republican)Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Cori Bush (Democratic)
Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Health technology, devices, suppliesMedicare