Bill · H.R. 2495· House(119-HR-2495)

Nutrition CARE Act of 2025

Age: 73 years

California

Introduced: 3/31/2025
Last activity: 3/31/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: Judy Chu
Cosponsors: - 44 - 2

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Nutrition CARE Act of 2025 aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It seeks to provide Medicare coverage for medical nutrition therapy services for individuals with eating disorders. The bill defines these disorders according to the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Coverage would begin on January 1, 2026. These services would be furnished by registered dietitians or nutrition professionals following a referral.

Yes· 3 of 6

Does this make mental health care easier to get?+7
By covering nutrition therapy, the bill addresses a critical component of eating disorder treatment often managed alongside psychiatric care.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically addresses the serious health needs of elderly beneficiaries with eating disorders.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill increases healthcare access for Medicare beneficiaries suffering from eating disorders.