Contact Congress about S. 1805: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

People with diabetes could get Medicare shoe paperwork from a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. The bill keeps the same coverage rules, but changes who can complete the required form.

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Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974).

Latest action on S. 1805: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Medicare patients with diabetes who need special shoes and see a nurse practitioner or physician assistant for care. It also affects those clinicians, because they could complete this Medicare paperwork. Doctors could have fewer forms to handle for this narrow task.

Why this matters: People with diabetes can face serious foot problems, and special shoes can help lower that risk. Medicare pays for these shoes only when the required medical paperwork is done. This bill could make that step faster for patients who rely on nurse practitioners or physician assistants. The bill does not state what effect it would have on access, costs, or health outcomes.

Key provisions in S. 1805

• The bill changes the Social Security Act rule that lists some items Medicare can cover.
• Nurse practitioners and physician assistants could complete the paperwork Medicare needs for diabetic shoes.
• The bill does not change which diabetic shoes Medicare covers or who can qualify for them.
• The bill does not start a new program. It changes an existing Medicare rule for special shoes for people with diabetes.
• The bill applies only to Medicare payment paperwork. It does not change diabetes care more broadly.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 1805

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Questions people ask about S. 1805

What is S. 1805?

People with diabetes could get Medicare shoe paperwork from a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. The bill keeps the same coverage rules, but changes who can complete the required form.

How do I support or oppose S. 1805?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 1805?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 1805 before I act?

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