Bill · H.R. 1616· House(119-HR-1616)

Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

Age: 58 years

Illinois

Introduced: 2/26/2025
Last activity: 2/26/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: Darin LaHood
Cosponsors: - 15 - 48

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act," seeks to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to change how documentation requirements are met under the Medicare program for certain shoes used by individuals with diabetes. Currently, the law requires documentation from a physician for coverage. This amendment would allow nurse practitioners or physician assistants to satisfy these requirements instead.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
Seniors are the primary beneficiaries of Medicare and more likely to have diabetes requiring these shoes.
Would retired people be better off under this?+6
Retirees are the primary users of Medicare services for chronic conditions like diabetes.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
Expands the number of providers who can authorize Medicare coverage for diabetic shoes, increasing patient access.