S 1805

Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

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.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Sen. Susan M. Collins [R-ME]
Cosponsors
6
Policy area
Health
Introduced
2025-05-19
Latest action
2025-05-19: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-05-19: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)
  • 2025-05-19: Introduced in Senate