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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3872
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HealthAlternate 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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