Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 10, 2021Health
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Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 10, 2021)
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.
What just happenedJun 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA](D-PA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJun 10, 2021
- Jun 10, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Jun 10, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate