Nutrition CARE Act of 2019
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 11, 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 happenedJul 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 11, 2019
- Jul 12, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jul 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ways and Means Committee - Jul 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 11, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 11, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House