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Nutrition CARE Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2907| Senate 
| Updated: 11/20/2019
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (9)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders Act of 2019 or the Nutrition CARE Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Jul 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3711
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 20, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 20, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • July 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3711
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 20, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 20, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3711: Nutrition CARE Act of 2019
Health care coverage and accessHealth personnelMedicareMental healthNutrition and diet

Nutrition CARE Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2907| Senate 
| Updated: 11/20/2019
Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders Act of 2019 or the Nutrition CARE Act of 2019 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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Jul 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3711
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 20, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 20, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • July 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3711
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 20, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 20, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (9)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3711: Nutrition CARE Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care coverage and accessHealth personnelMedicareMental healthNutrition and diet