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Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
H.R. 1616119th Congress

Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

Introduced in the HouseRep. Darin LaHood (R-IL-16)4 sections · 1 min read
Version: ih · Apr 20, 2026

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act.

Section 2. Permitting nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy Medicare documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes

Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(12)) is amended—

(1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant after physician; and

(2) in subparagraph (C), by inserting, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant after each occurrence of physician.

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