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Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
6/17/2025, 8:47 PM
Summary of Bill S 1805
The bill introduced in the 119th Congress, Senate Bill 1805, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to fulfill the documentation requirement under the Medicare program for the coverage of specific shoes for individuals with diabetes.
Congressional Summary of S 1805
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 1805
Bill S 1805 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2025. Bill S 1805 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 19, 2025. Bill S 1805's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974) as of May 19, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1805
Total Number of Sponsors
12Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
12Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1805
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1805
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement under the Medicare program for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement under the Medicare program for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1805
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