Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA05.020h, Therapeutic Shoes
Independence Blue Cross·Podiatry, Endocrinology, Family Medicine +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 30, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage policy MA05.020h for Therapeutic Shoes has been reissued and will take effect on April 30, 2025. This is a policy update affecting therapeutic shoe coverage and billing requirements for Medicare Advantage members.
Action Required
Before April 30, 2025: Billing team must review the updated MA05.020h Therapeutic Shoes policy at the provided URL to understand specific changes to coverage criteria, documentation requirements, or billing procedures. Update internal procedures and staff training accordingly for Medicare Advantage therapeutic shoe claims.