Bill > HR7546

This bill proposes to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, which governs the Medicare program, to include wigs as a covered item under Durable Medical Equipment (DME). Specifically, it adds a provision to Section 1861(n) of the Act, which defines what constitutes DME. The amendment clarifies that "cranial prostheses," which is the term used for wigs in this context, will be covered if a dermatologist, oncologist, or attending physician certifies in writing that the wig is medically necessary. This medical necessity can be for a rehabilitative treatment plan or for hair loss resulting from a health condition, such as autoimmune diseases, cancer, or chemotherapy. Additionally, the bill includes a conforming amendment to Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act to ensure that cranial prostheses not meeting these certification requirements will not be covered by Medicare.

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