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US SB1805

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Susan Collins

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act to expand which healthcare providers can certify Medicare coverage for therapeutic shoes for diabetics
  • Allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to complete documentation requirements that currently only physicians can satisfy
  • Applies to Medicare coverage of special shoes and inserts for individuals with diabetes who are at risk of foot complications
  • Introduced May 19, 2025 by Senators Collins (R-ME) and Shaheen (D-NH) with bipartisan sponsorship
  • Referred to the Senate Committee on Finance

Legislative Description

Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

Health

Last Action

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

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance5/19/2025

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