Bill > S3010

This bill, the Nutrition CARE Act of 2023, aims to amend the Social Security Act to provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for individuals with eating disorders under the Medicare program. Key provisions include: 1. Defining individuals with eating disorders as eligible for medical nutrition therapy services under Medicare, effective January 1, 2024. 2. Specifying that medical nutrition therapy services can be provided by registered dietitians or nutrition professionals, upon referral by a physician or psychologist. 3. Establishing minimum coverage for these services, including 13 hours (1-hour initial assessment and 12 hours of reassessment and intervention) during the first year, and 4 hours per subsequent year, with the Secretary having authority to apply reasonable limitations. 4. Recognizing the significant prevalence, mortality rate, and economic impact of eating disorders, including the need for comprehensive treatment that includes medical nutrition therapy, particularly for the elderly population.