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S.800: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 17, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2021
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (1 Democrat, 1 Independent Democrat, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 17, 2021
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 |
|---|---|
| March 17, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 17, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) |