Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2021

Senate Bill 2013 - Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2013 Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:28 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2013

Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2021

This bill expands coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, other specified federal health care programs, and private health insurance to include foods, vitamins, and individual amino acids that are medically necessary for the management of certain digestive and metabolic disorders and conditions.

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Current Status of Bill S 2013

Bill S 2013 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2021. Bill S 2013 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 10, 2021. Bill S 2013's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 10, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2013

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2013

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Allergies

- Child health

- Digestive and metabolic diseases

- Food assistance and relief

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Hereditary and development disorders

- Immunology and vaccination

- Medicaid

- Medicare

- Nutrition and diet

- Poverty and welfare assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2013

A bill to provide for the coverage of medically necessary food and vitamins and individual amino acids for digestive and inherited metabolic disorder under Federal health programs and private health insurance, to ensure State and Federal protection for existing coverage, and for other purposes.

Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2021