Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 3, 2021Health
S. 584
Nutrition CARE Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 3, 2021)
Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders Act of 2021 or the Nutrition CARE Act of 2021
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 happenedMar 3, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
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- Introduced in SenateMar 3, 2021
- Mar 3, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Mar 3, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate