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.
USA118th CongressS-1922| Senate
| Updated: 6/12/2023
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic Senator
Connecticut
Cosponsors (5)
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 116-2633A 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 117-4708A 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.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Health
Health technology, devices, suppliesMedicare
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.
USA118th CongressS-1922| Senate
| Updated: 6/12/2023
This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.
View Full TextSuggested Questions
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Timeline
Bill from Previous Congress
S 116-2633A 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 117-4708A 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.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic Senator
Connecticut
Cosponsors (5)
Finance Committee
Health
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Health technology, devices, suppliesMedicare