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US S1367

US S1367
HELLPP Act Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-saving access to Podiatric Physicians Act


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Introduced
04/27/2023
In Committee
04/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 04/27/2023)

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