S 3872 119th Congress Senate In Committee

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.

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. · Feb 12, 2026

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Legislative Summary

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

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Independent · CT

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