SENATE 1805119th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
- Last Action
- 5/19/2025
Actions
- 2025-05-19Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)
- 2025-05-19Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2025-05-19 (00)
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
This bill allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for coverage, under Medicare, of special shoes for diabetic individuals. Under current law, such requirements may be satisfied only by a physician.
Cosponsors (7)
- Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
- Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
- Ben Luján (D-NM)
- Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
- Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
- Mark Kelly (D-AZ)
- Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Subjects
- Digestive and metabolic diseases
- Health information and medical records
- Health personnel
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Medicare
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