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US S1367HELLPP Act Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-saving access to Podiatric Physicians Act
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Introduced
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
In Committee
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-saving access to Podiatric Physicians Act (HELLPP Act), aims to amend the Medicaid and Medicare programs to improve access to podiatric care. Specifically, it would recognize doctors of podiatric medicine as physicians under Medicaid, allowing Medicaid beneficiaries to access their services. It would also clarify Medicare documentation requirements for therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes. Additionally, the bill would strengthen Medicaid program integrity by allowing continuous levy on payments to Medicaid providers and suppliers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Debbie Stabenow (D)*,
Sherrod Brown (D),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Gary Peters (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
J.D. Vance (R),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 04/27/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1367/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1367/BILLS-118s1367is.pdf |
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