S 2907
116th Congress
Senate
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Medicare
Mental health
Nutrition and diet
Nutrition CARE Act of 2019
Introduced: November 20, 2019
Introduced by:
Hassan, Margaret Wood
Democratic
· New Hampshire
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 20, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov 20, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Committees of jurisdiction
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