Bill117th CongressFiled Aug 2, 2022Health
S. 4708
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 (Aug 2, 2022)
This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.
What just happenedAug 2, 2022
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 SenateAug 2, 2022
- Aug 2, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Aug 2, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate