United StatesTRICARE would provide wigs when health conditions or treatment cause need
TRICARE would have to provide wigs when beneficiaries need them because of certain health conditions or treatment for a health condition.
What it does
TRICARE would have to provide wigs when a beneficiary needs one because of a health condition other than androgenic alopecia, or health treatment. A prior wig would not block another one.
Argument forRequired coverage without a one-wig limit could reduce costs for beneficiaries who need replacement wigs during a health condition or treatment.
Argument againstThe androgenic alopecia exception could leave affected TRICARE beneficiaries without wig coverage under this provision.
More detail
TRICARE would have to provide wigs for qualifying health-related needs. This applies when a beneficiary needs a wig because of a health condition other than androgenic alopecia, or because of treatment for a health condition. A previously furnished wig would not, by itself, block another one.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1Introduced in HouseLatest
- Oct 1Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.Introduced
HealthcareConsumer ProtectionMental Health