Easier Access to Medically Necessary Food and Vitamins Coverage
This act aims to ensure that federal health programs and private health insurance cover the costs of specialized food, vitamins, and amino acids essential for individuals with digestive or inherited metabolic disorders. This will provide patients, including children, with better access to treatment, potentially preventing severe health issues and reducing financial burdens on families.
Key points
Expands Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, and FEHBP coverage to include medically necessary food, vitamins, and amino acids for specific conditions.
Private health insurance plans will be required to cover medically necessary food and vitamins when prescribed by a healthcare professional.
The act protects existing state laws that provide broader coverage, ensuring they are not weakened.
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