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.
This bill would add wigs (classified as cranial prostheses) to Medicare's coverage of durable medical equipment. It requires a dermatologist, oncologist, or treating physician to certify in writing that a wig is medically necessary due to hair loss caused by conditions like cancer, chemotherapy, or autoimmune diseases. Beneficiaries would need this certification to receive coverage for wigs under Medicare Part B. The change directly affects Medicare beneficiaries experiencing hair loss from these specific medical conditions.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Feb 12, 2026
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Richard Blumenthal
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