Nutrition CARE Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-584| Senate
| Updated: 3/3/2021
Margaret Wood Hassan
Democratic Senator
New Hampshire
Cosponsors (6)
Finance Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Health
Health care coverage and accessHealth personnelMedicareMental healthNutrition and diet
Nutrition CARE Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-584| Senate
| Updated: 3/3/2021
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Margaret Wood Hassan
Democratic Senator
New Hampshire
Cosponsors (6)
Finance Committee
Health
Related Bills
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Health care coverage and accessHealth personnelMedicareMental healthNutrition and diet