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S. 3872

Referred to 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.

Introduced 2/12/2026•119th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2/12/2026 • Senate

Summary

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

Introduced in Senate • 2/12/2026

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Democrat • CT

Sponsored 2/12/2026

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

February 12, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate2/12/2026

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0

Sources and method

· Record updated Mar 30, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Mar 30, 2026 · Loaded Oct 28, 2026, 4:51 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in Senate” version, Feb 12, 2026 · Loaded Oct 28, 2026, 4:51 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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