Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill changes Medicare rules to allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to document the need for special diabetic shoes, rather than only requiring a physician’s documentation. Currently, Medicare coverage for these shoes is limited by the documentation requirements. This change aims to improve access to these essential shoes for people with diabetes. The bill expands the healthcare professionals who can fulfill these documentation needs.
Key provisions
- Allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to document the need for diabetic shoes.
- Expands the scope of healthcare professionals who can meet Medicare documentation requirements.
- Amends Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act.
Who is affected
- Individuals with diabetes
- Nurse practitioners
- Physician assistants
- Medicare beneficiaries
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- Changes Medicare documentation requirements for diabetic shoe coverage.
- Removes the restriction that only physicians can document the need for these shoes.
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