Nutrition CARE Act of 2025
Nutrition CARE Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Nutrition CARE Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** The Nutrition CARE Act would allow Medicare to pay for nutrition counseling services for people with eating disorders. Currently, Medicare doesn't cover these services. Under this bill, registered dietitians and nutrition professionals could provide counseling to Medicare patients with eating disorders if a doctor or mental health professional refers them for treatment. **Who it affects:** This bill primarily affects Medicare beneficiaries (people 65 and older, and some younger people with disabilities) who have eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder.
It also affects registered dietitians and nutrition professionals who treat these conditions, as it would expand their ability to bill Medicare for their services. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Margaret Hassan (D-NH) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill has not yet become law.
CRS Official Summary
Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders Act of 2025 or the Nutrition CARE Act of 2025This 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.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.