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H.R.808: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 29, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
98 (67 Democrats, 31 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 28, 2019
Bill Summary
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act This bill allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant 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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 12, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 29, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 28, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Jan. 28, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) |