Eating Disorder Treatment for Military Members and Families
This act aims to improve access to eating disorder treatment for U.S. Armed Forces members and their families. It introduces new rules for health benefits, including inpatient and outpatient care, regardless of age or whether the disorder is the primary diagnosis. This is intended to help combat the growing problem of eating disorders in the military community and reduce financial burdens on families.
Key points
Expands access to eating disorder treatment for military members and their dependents, including inpatient and outpatient services.
Allows for eating disorder treatment regardless of the patient's age (with some exceptions for residential services for older adults) or whether it's the primary diagnosis.
Requires the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly develop guidelines for identifying and treating eating disorders.
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