S. 1805 · 119th Congress
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
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Bill details
Introduced: 5/19/2025
Current status: In committee
Introduced by: Susan M. Collins (R · ME)
Bill ID: 119s1805
Latest official action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)
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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.
Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 5/19/2025
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