HB704: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
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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HB704: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
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Sponsors
Earl Blumenauer
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (47)
Darin LaHood
Jasmine Crockett
Brian Fitzpatrick
Stephen Lynch
Raul Grijalva