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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th 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 aims to expand who can provide documentation for diabetic shoes under Medicare by allowing nurse practitioners and physician assistants to certify the medical necessity of specialized shoes for patients with diabetes, in addition to physicians. Currently, only physicians can complete the documentation required for Medicare to cover these shoes, which are designed to prevent complications like foot ulcers in diabetic patients. The bill makes a targeted amendment to Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act by inserting language that explicitly adds nurse practitioners and physician assistants to the list of healthcare professionals who can authorize these medically necessary shoes. By broadening the pool of professionals who can provide this documentation, the bill seeks to improve access to diabetic shoes for Medicare beneficiaries, potentially making it easier and faster for patients to obtain these important medical devices that can help prevent serious foot-related health complications associated with diabetes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (37)
Darin LaHood (R)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Sanford Bishop (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Robert Bresnahan (R),
Steve Cohen (D),
Don Davis (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Michael Guest (R),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Sarah McBride (D),
Kristen McDonald Rivet (D),
Carol Miller (R),
Gwen Moore (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Hillary Scholten (D),
Pete Sessions (R),
Terri Sewell (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Adrian Smith (R),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Gabe Vasquez (D),
Eugene Vindman (D),
James Walkinshaw (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 02/26/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1616/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1616/BILLS-119hr1616ih.pdf |
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