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H.R. 4989

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Cranial Prosthetic Medicaid Coverage Enhancement Act
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Committee
Latest Action · April 22, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
114th (2015–2017)
Introduced
April 18, 2016
Cosponsors (22)
20D 2R
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Cranial Prosthetic Medicaid Coverage Enhancement Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to alter coverage requirements under a state plan for medical assistance. Specifically, a state plan that provides medical assistance for an individual's inpatient hospital services shall also provide biennial medical assistance to the individual for one cranial prosthesis, as specified by the bill. (A cranial prosthesis is a custom-made wig designed for a patient who has suffered hair loss as a result of a medical condition or treatment.)

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