This bill adds eating disorders to the list of conditions that qualify for Medicare-covered nutrition therapy. Patients would get at least 13 hours of dietitian care in their first year. It takes effect January 1, 2026.
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Nutrition CARE Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Latest action on S. 1971: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who this affects: This bill primarily affects Medicare beneficiaries who have eating disorders, including older adults and people with disabilities. It also affects registered dietitians who would provide these services, and the physicians and mental health professionals who would make referrals.
Why this matters: Eating disorders can be life-threatening and expensive to treat, yet Medicare currently does not cover outpatient nutrition therapy specifically for these conditions. This bill could shift costs from patients and families to Medicare, potentially improving access to a standard part of eating disorder treatment for a population that often goes undiagnosed.
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Officially: Nutrition CARE Act of 2025
This bill adds eating disorders to the list of conditions that qualify for Medicare-covered nutrition therapy. Patients would get at least 13 hours of dietitian care in their first year. It takes effect January 1, 2026.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S1971. Modern Action explains Nutrition CARE Act of 2025 in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Sitting in Finance
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (6/5/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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