H.R. 7546 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Feb 12, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryMedicare to cover medically necessary wigs
This bill would make Medicare cover wigs as durable medical equipment, but only when they're medically necessary. Durable medical equipment is medical gear that lasts a long time and doctors prescribe for specific health reasons.
How it affects you
If you're on Medicare and have a medical condition that causes hair loss (like alopecia or hair loss from cancer treatment), you could get coverage for a medically necessary wig instead of paying for it yourself. Your doctor would need to determine the wig is medically necessary for your condition.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Feb 12, 2026)
This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 7546
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.
Sponsor: Rep. James P. McGovern (D-MA-2) · Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 12, 2026: “Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”