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Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

USA119th CongressS-1805| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2025
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (5)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to expand the types of healthcare professionals authorized to fulfill the documentation requirements for Medicare coverage of therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes. Specifically, it amends Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act to include nurse practitioners and physician assistants alongside physicians in satisfying this crucial documentation. This legislative change aims to enhance patient access to essential diabetic footwear by leveraging the expertise of a broader range of qualified providers, ultimately streamlining the process for beneficiaries.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-237
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-800
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-260
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Feb 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1616
Introduced in House
May 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-237
    Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-800
    Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-260
    Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act


  • February 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1616
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1616: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Digestive and metabolic diseasesHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicare

Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

USA119th CongressS-1805| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2025
This bill aims to expand the types of healthcare professionals authorized to fulfill the documentation requirements for Medicare coverage of therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes. Specifically, it amends Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act to include nurse practitioners and physician assistants alongside physicians in satisfying this crucial documentation. This legislative change aims to enhance patient access to essential diabetic footwear by leveraging the expertise of a broader range of qualified providers, ultimately streamlining the process for beneficiaries.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-237
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-800
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-260
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Feb 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1616
Introduced in House
May 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-237
    Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-800
    Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-260
    Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act


  • February 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1616
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (5)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1616: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Digestive and metabolic diseasesHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicare