Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 20, 2019Health
S. 2907
Nutrition CARE Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 20, 2019)
Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders Act of 2019 or the Nutrition CARE Act of 2019
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.
What just happenedNov 20, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
9 cosponsors7 D2 R
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- Introduced in SenateNov 20, 2019
- Nov 20, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Nov 20, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate