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Will medicare medicaid pay for wigs due to a medical condition causing hair loss i have sarcoidosis of the skin. it is causing my hair to fall out. ?
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Sarcoidosis: I am sorry to hear that you have sarcoidosis. It can indeed cause hair loss. I don't know if medicare/medicaid will cover the cost of wigs. The best way to find out would be to call them directly.
Answered 11/2/2015
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