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Nutrition CARE Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1971| Senate 
| Updated: 6/5/2025
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (3)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to expand Medicare coverage to include medical nutrition therapy services for individuals diagnosed with eating disorders, with an effective date of January 1, 2026. It amends the Social Security Act to specifically add eating disorders as a condition for which these services are covered, addressing a recognized gap in current Medicare benefits. These services must be provided by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional, based on a referral from a physician, psychologist, or other authorized mental health professional. The legislation establishes coverage limits of 13 hours in the first year, which includes an initial assessment and subsequent intervention, and 4 hours in each subsequent year, though the Secretary may apply additional reasonable limitations. The bill's findings underscore the high prevalence, significant mortality rates, and substantial economic burden of eating disorders, advocating for comprehensive treatment that includes nutritional support.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2907
Nutrition CARE Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-584
Nutrition CARE Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3010
Nutrition CARE Act of 2023
Mar 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2495
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2907
    Nutrition CARE Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-584
    Nutrition CARE Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3010
    Nutrition CARE Act of 2023


  • March 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2495
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2495: Nutrition CARE Act of 2025

Nutrition CARE Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1971| Senate 
| Updated: 6/5/2025
This bill proposes to expand Medicare coverage to include medical nutrition therapy services for individuals diagnosed with eating disorders, with an effective date of January 1, 2026. It amends the Social Security Act to specifically add eating disorders as a condition for which these services are covered, addressing a recognized gap in current Medicare benefits. These services must be provided by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional, based on a referral from a physician, psychologist, or other authorized mental health professional. The legislation establishes coverage limits of 13 hours in the first year, which includes an initial assessment and subsequent intervention, and 4 hours in each subsequent year, though the Secretary may apply additional reasonable limitations. The bill's findings underscore the high prevalence, significant mortality rates, and substantial economic burden of eating disorders, advocating for comprehensive treatment that includes nutritional support.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2907
Nutrition CARE Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-584
Nutrition CARE Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3010
Nutrition CARE Act of 2023
Mar 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2495
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2907
    Nutrition CARE Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-584
    Nutrition CARE Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3010
    Nutrition CARE Act of 2023


  • March 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2495
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (3)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2495: Nutrition CARE Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted