Bill119th CongressFiled Feb 12, 2026Health
S. 3872
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 (Feb 12, 2026)
This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.
What just happenedFeb 12, 2026
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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