HR 7546 · 119th Congress · Health

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.

Introduced 2026-02-12· Sponsored by Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2026-02-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]MA
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]IL