Bills · HR 2495
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2495Health
Nutrition CARE Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 31· LAST ACTION MAR 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because eating disorders are serious mental and physical illnesses with high mortality rates, and proper nutrition therapy is a crucial part of recovery. Currently, many Medicare beneficiaries with eating disorders face significant financial barriers to accessing this specialized care, which can lead to worse health outcomes, prolonged illness, and higher costs from emergency room visits or hospitalizations.
If this bill becomes law, it would ensure that Medicare beneficiaries with eating disorders have access to a vital component of treatment, potentially leading to better recovery rates, improved overall health, and a reduction in the long-term economic burden associated with these disorders. Without this bill, many older adults and people with disabilities on Medicare would continue to struggle to afford or access the comprehensive care needed to treat their eating disorders.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands Medicare Part B coverage for medical nutrition therapy to include individuals diagnosed with eating disorders.
This allows Medicare beneficiaries with eating disorders to access a critical treatment component that was previously not covered.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that initial coverage for eating disorder-related medical nutrition therapy will be 13 hours in the first year, followed by at least 4 hours in subsequent years.
This sets a clear minimum standard for the amount of therapy covered, ensuring patients receive consistent support.
PROVISION 03
Permits referrals for medical nutrition therapy to come from physicians, psychologists, or other mental health professionals authorized by state law.
This broadens access to care by allowing more types of providers to initiate necessary treatment referrals.
PROVISION 04
Defines 'eating disorder' for the purpose of coverage according to the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
This ensures consistent and medically recognized criteria are used for determining eligibility for covered services.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 46
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
41
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 9%
DEM 44 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 31
Introduced in House
MAR 31
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2495
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 31, 2025
Last actionMar 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025
House BillHR 2495Health
Nutrition CARE Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 31, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
46
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