About Caring and Comfort LLC
Caring and Comfort, LLC is an approved provider of wigs for Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) for cancer and alopecia patients requesting wigs through Minnesota's Department of Human Services (DHS).
- How to apply for MHCP (Information presented here pertains to MHCP recipients only. )
- MHCP requires pre-authorization for an Extra-cranial Prosthesis (a wig) for cancer and alopecia patients.
- MHCP Code for Wigs = S8095
Common Codes for requesting Extra-cranial Prosthesis: - Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) for wigs = A9282
Please contact your health insurance plan for authorization requirements for recipients in prepaid health plans.
Using Your Own Hair for Making a Wig
Yes, we can! Wearing a wig made with ones own hair, or hair provide by someone who cares, is very special and satisfying.
Covering the Cost of the Wig
Check it out! An increasing number of health care providers will help pay for your wig. Find out before you buy.
We Buy Hair
We will pay for ponytails of quality hair that is at least 12 inches long. (Usually $25-$50) We need to inspect the hair first to be sure it is usable for a wig. We can mail it back if it is not selected.We also take donations of hair.
