Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026 aims to improve foot care for diabetic patients by expanding Medicaid coverage for.

The Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026 amends the Social Security Act to enhance foot care access for diabetic patients. It recognizes doctors of podiatric medicine as physicians under the Medicaid program, ensuring Medicaid beneficiaries have access to quality foot and ankle care. Additionally, it modifies Medicare's requirements for diabetic shoes, allowing coverage for extra-depth shoes with inserts or custom molded shoes with inserts. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2028, for Medicaid and January 1, 2026, for Medicare.

Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026 aims to improve foot care for diabetic patients by expanding Medicaid coverage for.

The Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026 amends the Social Security Act to enhance foot care access for diabetic patients. It recognizes doctors of podiatric medicine as physicians under the Medicaid program, ensuring Medicaid beneficiaries have access to quality foot and ankle care. Additionally, it modifies Medicare's requirements for diabetic shoes, allowing coverage for extra-depth shoes with inserts or custom molded shoes with inserts. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2028, for Medicaid and January 1, 2026, for Medicare.