Insurance Coverage for Medically Necessary Food and Vitamins
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 severe digestive and metabolic disorders. This will provide patients, including children, access to crucial treatment that prevents serious health issues like malnutrition or brain damage, without incurring significant out-of-pocket expenses.
Key points
Expanded Health Insurance Coverage: Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, and private insurance will be required to cover medically necessary food, vitamins, and amino acids.
Definition of Medically Necessary Food: Includes specially formulated products for oral or tube feeding, intended for individuals with limited ability to digest ordinary foods.
Support for Patients with Metabolic and Digestive Disorders: The act aims to prevent malnutrition, hospitalizations, and other severe health consequences.
Protection of Existing Coverage: Ensures that current coverage for medically necessary food is not reduced.
No Preemption for Broader State Laws: States can still offer more extensive benefits than required by this act.
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