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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.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 2, 2022
- Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 2022
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 2, 2022
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 |
|---|---|
| Aug. 2, 2022 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Aug. 2, 2022 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |