Provides for health insurance coverage for nutritional care provided through licensed nutritionists
This bill would require health insurance plans to cover nutritional care provided by licensed nutritionists, directly affecting insured individuals seeking such services and licensed nutritionists who would now be recognized as covered providers. It amends insurance law to add "nutritional care provided through licensed nutritionists" as a covered benefit under existing health insurance plans. The key mechanism is a specific addition to insurance coverage provisions, ensuring these services are included alongside other covered items like lab tests and medical equipment. This change would take effect January 1 following enactment, expanding access to nutrition services within standard health insurance coverage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
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