H.R. 2235 · 116th Congress

HELLPP Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2019-04-10
Latest action
2019-04-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summary

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.

Additionally, the bill revises certain documentation requirements related to Medicare coverage of therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes.

Finally, the bill subjects payments made to a Medicaid provider or supplier to a continuing levy for federal taxes owed by the provider or supplier.