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H.R.5430: 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.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 30, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 1, 2021
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 30, 2021
Bill Summary
This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 1, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Sept. 30, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Sept. 30, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) |