H.R. 1542 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
HELLPP Act
H.R. 1542 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 15, 2017, sponsored by Bill Johnson with 90 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 15, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 90
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians Act or the HELLPP Act This bill adds podiatrists as covered physicians under the Medicaid program. Documentation requirements related to Medicare coverage of therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes are revised.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Johnson (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 58 Democrats, 32 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 15, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 24, 2017)
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