Cranial Prosthetic Medicaid Coverage Enhancement Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 18, 2016)
Cranial Prosthetic Medicaid Coverage Enhancement Act
This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to alter coverage requirements under a state plan for medical assistance. Specifically, a state plan that provides medical assistance for an individual's inpatient hospital services shall also provide biennial medical assistance to the individual for one cranial prosthesis, as specified by the bill. (A cranial prosthesis is a custom-made wig designed for a patient who has suffered hair loss as a result of a medical condition or treatment.)
What just happenedApr 22, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 18, 2016
- Apr 22, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Apr 18, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 18, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 18, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House