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S.596: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 4, 2021
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (9 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 4, 2021
Bill Summary
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021 This bill expands Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity. Specifically, the bill allows coverage for therapy that is provided by (1) a physician who is not a primary care physician; or (2) other health care providers (e.g., physician assistants and nurse practitioners) and approved counseling programs, if provided upon a referral from, and in coordination with, a physician or primary...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 4, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.) |