Sens. Young and Warnock Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Foot Care for Diabetes Patients
Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes would benefit from streamlined documentation requirements for therapeutic shoes. The updated rules let any qualified physician — including podiatrists — handle all the paperwork for diabetic shoes, reducing red tape and potentially speeding up access to footwear that prevents serious foot injuries.
“extra-depth shoes with inserts or custom molded shoes with inserts for an individual with diabetes”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) introduced the Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act to increase access to diabetic shoes. The bill allows nurse practitioners or physician assistants to fulfill documentation requirements for Medicare coverage.
The Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act aims to improve access to therapeutic shoes and essential foot care for patients on Medicaid and Medicare. The bipartisan legislation seeks to prevent serious complications like ulcers and amputations by removing administrative burdens.
Recent bipartisan bills in the Senate and House, including the Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act, aim to define podiatrists as physicians under Medicaid. Proponents say this will enhance preventive care and ensure beneficiaries have access to specialists for foot and ankle issues.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026
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