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Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026

3/30/2026, 7:48 PM

Summary of Bill S 4070

This bill, titled "A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress on March 12, 2026. It aims to expand Medicaid coverage to include physician services provided by podiatric physicians for Medicaid beneficiaries to access quality foot and ankle care. Additionally, the bill seeks to revise the Medicare requirements for diabetic shoes.

Current Status of Bill S 4070

Bill S 4070 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2026. Bill S 4070 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2026.  Bill S 4070's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 12, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4070

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4070

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4070

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes.

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