Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 53
- Latest action
- Mar 12, 2026
What it does
The Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026 would amend Medicaid to recognize podiatric physicians as physicians for the purpose of covering foot and ankle care services, ensuring Medicaid beneficiaries with diabetes have access to qualified podiatric care. It would also update Medicare requirements for diabetic therapeutic shoes by mandating specific physician documentation—including neuropathy history, diabetes diagnosis under a comprehensive care plan, and medical necessity—before coverage is approved, and clarify that such shoes must be fitted by qualified providers like pedorthists or orthotists. The Medicaid changes take effect January 1, 2026, with a grace period…
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