Bill Detail
S. 1805
Congress: 119
Title
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.
Sponsor
Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME]
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)
Status as of Aug 13, 8:43 PM · synced 15h ago
Introduced
2025-05-19
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1AAPA Leadership and Advocacy Summit (LAS) 2026
Sep 24, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 · Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City, Arlington, VA (DC-metro; Capitol Hill visits)
Hosted by American Academy of Physician Associates
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Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act This bill allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for coverage, under Medicare, of specia…
Lobbyists on the case
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners1 filing · 5 lobs
- Andrea Bergman2026 Q1
- Tara Bradshaw2026 Q1
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