Bill · S. 1805· Senate(119-S-1805)

Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

Age: 74 years

Maine

Introduced: 5/19/2025
Last activity: 5/19/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)
Sponsored by: Susan Collins
Cosponsors: - 2 - 6

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act," seeks to amend the Social Security Act. It specifically targets the Medicare program's requirements for covering certain shoes for people with diabetes. The legislation would allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to meet the documentation requirements that are currently assigned to physicians. This change would modify section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
Seniors on Medicare benefit from easier access to documentation for diabetic shoe coverage.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
The bill facilitates access to medical equipment necessary for managing diabetic conditions.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
Retirees on Medicare will have easier access to provider-led documentation for diabetic shoe coverage.