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.

1. 01

   What medical conditions would qualify someone for Medicare-covered wigs, and who decides whether a particular patient's need is medically necessary?

2. 02

   How might adding wig coverage to Medicare's durable medical equipment benefit affect program costs and beneficiary premiums without a specified spending limit?

3. 03

   What evidence demonstrates that access to wigs as medical equipment improves health outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries compared to current coverage policies?

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