Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 17, 2019Health
S. 2633
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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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 17, 2019)
This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.
What just happenedOct 17, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateOct 17, 2019
- Oct 17, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate