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S. 3872119th CongressIN COMMITTEEDEMOCRAT

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.

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Introduced Feb 12, 2026Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)Source

Summary

This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Feb 12, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Senate
Feb 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate