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.
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.
Summary
The bill adds wigs, defined as cranial prostheses, to the list of items Medicare can pay for when a doctor certifies they are medically necessary. It would help Medicare beneficiaries who lose hair from conditions like cancer, chemotherapy, or autoimmune diseases. The change aims to reduce out‑of‑pocket costs for patients needing wigs for health‑related reasons.
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