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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Introduced 2026-02-12Topic: health care

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service

This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.

Date	Chamber	Action	Status effect
2026-02-12	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	refer
2026-02-12		Introduced in Senate	introduce