Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.R.4756
H.R.4756: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 16, 2016
- Latest Major Action March 21, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow a nurse practitioner 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 21, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
|
| March 18, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
|
| March 16, 2016 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
|
| March 16, 2016 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
|
| March 16, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) |