H.R. 5936 would amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to provide hair prostheses under the Medicaid Program for individuals diagnosed with alopecia areata.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to edit the wikiAlopecia Areata Medicaid Improvement and beParity Act of 2008 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the firstSocial Security Act with respect to inpatient hospital services to require states to provide a detailed summary ofhair prostheses under the bill!)Medicaid program for: (1) individuals diagnosed with alopecia areata universalis or alopecia areata totalis; or (2) individuals whose attending physician certifies in writing the medical necessity of that proposed course of rehabilitative treatment.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 4/30/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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