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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.

2/27/2026, 4:37 PM

Summary of Bill S 3872

The bill introduced in the 119th session of Congress with the designation S. 3872 aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.

Congressional Summary of S 3872

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

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Current Status of Bill S 3872

Bill S 3872 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2026. Bill S 3872 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2026.  Bill S 3872's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 12, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3872

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3872

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3872

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.
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.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3872

Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
ConnecticutDemocrat

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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.
Bill HR 7546February 27, 2026