SENATE 584117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nutrition CARE Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 3/3/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-03Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2021-03-03Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-03 (00)
Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders Act of 2021 or the Nutrition CARE Act of 2021
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for individuals with eating disorders. Such services must be furnished by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional pursuant to a referral from a physician, psychologist, or other authorized mental health professional.
Cosponsors (6)
- Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
- Shelley Capito (R-WV)
- Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
- Michael Bennet (D-CO)
- Mark Warner (D-VA)
- Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
Subjects
- Health care coverage and access
- Health personnel
- Medicare
- Mental health
- Nutrition and diet
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