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S 1805 ยท Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)

Introduced
May 19, 2025
Latest action
May 19, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Susan M. Collins [R-ME]
Policy area
Health
Cosponsors
6

Summary

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.

Recent actions

  1. May 19, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)
  2. May 19, 2025 Introduced in Senate

Votes

No recorded votes are available for this bill.

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