S. 3872 Introduced Health

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] Introduced February 12, 2026 Cosponsors 0 Latest action February 12, 2026

Summary

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

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 12, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  2. Feb 12, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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