Nutrition CARE Act of 2021

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

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.

Congress
117
Number
S - 584
Introduced on
2021-03-03
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/3/2021
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for individuals with eating disorders under the Medicare program.
Policy Areas
Health
Potential Impact
Health care coverage and access•
Health personnel•
Medicare•
Mental health•
Nutrition and diet

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Latest Summary4/16/2021

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. Suc...

Latest Action3/3/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.