Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 584
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Nutrition CARE Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 3, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 3, 2021
Latest Action
Mar 3, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
584
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Hampshire
Democrat
New Hampshire
Democrat
Virginia
Democrat
Wisconsin
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
03/03/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
03/03/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:35 PM