To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of certain food and nutrition services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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.
Summary
The bill amends the Social Security Act to make certain food and nutrition services a covered benefit under Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare will reimburse 80% of the actual charge for these services, and Medicaid will add them as a mandatory benefit. The change is intended to expand access to nutrition care for eligible beneficiaries.
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