S. 237 — Introduced in Senate

II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 237 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2019Mr. Brown (for himself and Ms. Collins) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL 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. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act. 2. Permitting nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy Medicare documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(12)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting , nurse practitioner, or physician assistant after physician; and (2) in subparagraph (C), by inserting , nurse practitioner, or physician assistant after each occurrence of physician.