H.R. 3092 · 111th Congress
Obesity Treatment and Wellness Act of 2009
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Kathleen Dahlkemper
- Introduced
- 2009-06-26
- Latest action
- 2009-07-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Obesity Treatment and Wellness Act of 2009 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of medical nutrition therapy to treat or prevent the progression of a chronic condition or disease which an individual is considered as having, or at risk of developing, as the result of being overweight and obese.