Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

This bill makes it easier for people with diabetes on Medicare to get coverage for special shoes. It would let nurse practitioners and physician assistants complete the needed paperwork, not just doctors. Right now, only physicians can do this, which can slow things down for patients who already see an NP or PA for their diabetes care. The bill changes Medicare’s rules by updating the law to include these providers in the documentation process.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Medicare patients with diabetes; nurse practitioners and physician assistants; medical equipment suppliers.
• What changes: NPs and PAs would be allowed to submit the required documentation so Medicare can cover therapeutic shoes, instead of only physicians doing it.
• Why it matters: Could speed up access and reduce extra visits just for paperwork.