HR 4989
114th Congress
House
Health
Health technology, devices, supplies
Hospital care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicaid
Cranial Prosthetic Medicaid Coverage Enhancement Act
Introduced: April 18, 2016
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 22, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 18, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 18, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.)
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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