Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve access to foot and ankle care for people with diabetes by expanding coverage under Medicaid and clarifying Medicare requirements for diabetic shoes. It recognizes podiatric physicians as physicians under Medicaid and updates Medicare documentation requirements for therapeutic shoes, ensuring they are prescribed based on specific medical needs. The bill also extends the effective date for certain provisions to allow states time to adjust their plans.
Key provisions
- Recognizes podiatric physicians as physicians under the Medicaid program.
- Updates Medicare documentation requirements for diabetic shoes, requiring physician documentation of specific conditions.
- Clarifies the role of qualified individuals (pedorthists, orthotists) in fitting and furnishing therapeutic shoes.
- Extends the effective date for Medicaid changes to allow states time to implement necessary legislation.
- Modifies Medicare requirements for extra-depth shoes with inserts or custom molded shoes for individuals with diabetes.
Who is affected
- People with diabetes
- Medicaid beneficiaries
- Medicare beneficiaries
- Podiatric physicians
- Pedorthists and orthotists
Notable changes
- Expands Medicaid coverage to include physician services for foot and ankle care.
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