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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) is leading colleagues in re-introducing the Wigs as Durable Medical Equipment Act. The legislation aims to help individuals affected by alopecia areata as well as patients with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy and experiencing hair loss.
Many private insurance plans cover wigs for those undergoing treatments that cause hair loss or who are affected by alopecia areata. This bill would
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