Medicare Coverage Expansion: Wigs as Durable Medical Equipment.
This bill aims to expand the Medicare program to include coverage for medically necessary wigs, referred to as cranial prostheses, classifying them as durable medical equipment. This change would significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries who require wigs, often due to conditions like cancer treatment. Coverage requires written certification from a doctor confirming the medical necessity for rehabilitative treatment.
Key points
Medicare coverage would be extended to include medically necessary wigs (cranial prostheses).
Wigs would be classified as durable medical equipment, lowering costs for beneficiaries.
A written certification of medical necessity for rehabilitative treatment is required from a dermatologist, oncologist, or attending physician.
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