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HR. 1616 · 119th Congress

Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

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Introduced: 2/26/2025
Status: 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.
Bill ID: 119hr1616
Latest action: 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.

Summary

Introduced in House

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.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 2/26/2025

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NEUTRAL
3/27/2026

The Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to fulfill documentation requirements for Medicare coverage of special shoes for individuals with diabetes. • This change could increase access to necessary diabetic footwear for patients in the district. • Local healthcare providers may have more flexibility in assisting patients with diabetes, potentially improving patient care. • There may be questions about how this shift in documentation responsibilities will be implemented and monitored within the healthcare system. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.

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Last updated: 3/27/2026Source: BILLSUMBill: 119hr1616Learn more →