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Introduced
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
In Committee
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement under the Medicare pro- gram for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend the Social Security Act to allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants, in addition to physicians, to satisfy the documentation requirement for Medicare coverage of certain diabetic shoes. Specifically, the bill would modify the existing law to permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to provide the necessary documentation to qualify individuals with diabetes for coverage of therapeutic shoes and inserts under the Medicare program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Sherrod Brown (D)*,
John Barrasso (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Deb Fischer (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Angus King (I),
Rand Paul (R),
Jon Tester (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 03/17/2021)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/800/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s800/BILLS-117s800is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s800/BILLS-117s800is.pdf.pdf |
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