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Bill101th CongressFiled Jan 19, 1989Health
H.R. 559

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide medicare coverage of wigs and hairpieces for individuals with alopecia that resulted from treatment of malignant disease.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 19, 1989)

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs and hairpieces needed due to alopecia that resulted from treatment of a malignant disease.

What just happenedFeb 6, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9](D-NJ)Sponsor
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  1. Feb 6, 1989CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. Jan 25, 1989CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  3. Jan 19, 1989IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  4. Jan 19, 1989IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  5. Jan 19, 1989IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. Jan 19, 1989IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House