HR 4989 · 114th Congress · Health

Cranial Prosthetic Medicaid Coverage Enhancement Act

Introduced 2016-04-18· Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2016-04-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Cranial Prosthetic Medicaid Coverage Enhancement Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to alter coverage requirements under a state plan for medical assistance. Specifically, a state plan that provides medical assistance for an individual's inpatient hospital services shall also provide biennial medical assistance to the individual for one cranial prosthesis, as specified by the bill. (A cranial prosthesis is a custom-made wig designed for a patient who has suffered hair loss as a result of a medical condition or treatment.)…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans