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H.R.7905

Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026

Introduced·3/12/26

Recognizes podiatrists as physicians under Medicaid and modifies Medicare requirements for diabetic shoes.

The Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026 amends the Social Security Act to recognize doctors of podiatric medicine as physicians under the Medicaid program, ensuring access to quality foot and ankle care for Medicaid beneficiaries. It also modifies Medicare requirements for diabetic shoes, allowing for extra-depth shoes with inserts or custom molded shoes with inserts for individuals with diabetes. The changes apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2026, and items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2028.

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History

Mar 12

House

Introduced in House

Mar 12

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.