Lets Medicaid cover foot doctors and clarifies Medicare rules for special shoes for people with diabetes.
Medicaid users would get more access to foot and ankle care by allowing podiatric physicians to be fully covered. Medicare patients with diabetes would also find it easier to get special therapeutic shoes, with clearer rules for doctors and suppliers. These changes aim to improve foot health for many Americans.
Today, Medicaid may not fully cover services from foot doctors (podiatric physicians), and Medicare rules for special diabetic shoes can be unclear. If this bill passes, Medicaid would fully recognize podiatric physicians for covered services starting January 1, 2026, expanding care options. Medicare would also have clearer documentation rules for diabetic shoes, and these changes would apply to services starting January 1, 2028.
HR 7905 · 119th Congress · March 12, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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