H.R. 1551 · 117th Congress
Nutrition CARE Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Judy Chu
- Introduced
- 2021-03-03
- Latest action
- 2021-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
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.