Bill119th CongressFiled May 19, 2025Health
S. 1805
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 19, 2025)
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
This bill allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for coverage, under Medicare, of special shoes for diabetic individuals. Under current law, such requirements may be satisfied only by a physician.
What just happenedMay 19, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
8 cosponsors6 D2 R
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- Introduced in SenateMay 19, 2025
- May 19, 2025IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)
Finance Committee - May 19, 2025IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate