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S.626: HELLPP Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 3, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 3, 2015
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (8 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians Act or the HELLPP Act Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSAct) to include podiatrists as physicians in order to cover their services under the Medicaid program. Amends SSAct title XVIII (Medicare) to revise requirements for coverage of therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes regarding the processes of: (1) documentation by a physician of, and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 3, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 3, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |