Bill115th CongressFiled May 22, 2017Health
S. 1194
Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 22, 2017)
Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2017
This bill provides for coverage, under Medicare, Medicaid, other specified federal health-care programs, and private health insurance, of foods and vitamins that are medically necessary for the management of certain digestive and metabolic disorders and conditions.
What just happenedMay 22, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA](D-PA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 22, 2017
- May 22, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 22, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate