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H.R. 4989

Cranial Prosthetic Medicaid Coverage Enhancement Act

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.)

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27](R-FL)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Cranial Prosthetic Medicaid Coverage Enhancement Act — Informed