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Introduced
02/02/2023
02/02/2023
In Committee
02/02/2023
02/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th 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 program for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act, proposes to amend the Social Security Act to allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the Medicare documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes. Specifically, the bill would modify the existing law to permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants, in addition to physicians, to provide the necessary documentation for Medicare coverage of these specialized diabetic shoes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (14)
Sherrod Brown (D)*,
Susan Collins (R),
Deb Fischer (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Mark Kelly (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Rand Paul (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
J.D. Vance (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 02/02/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/260/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s260/BILLS-118s260is.pdf |
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