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To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of certain food and nutrition services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Last updated: 4/20/2026 · Introduced: 4/20/2026

Author: Raul Ruiz (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

  • The bill mandates that Medicare cover specified food and nutrition services, with payments set at 80% of the actual charge, starting 180 days after enactment.
  • The bill requires Medicaid to designate food and nutrition services as a mandatory benefit, beginning 180 days after enactment.
  • This legislation amends the Social Security Act to incorporate these food and nutrition services into both the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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Includes provisions on preamble, requiring coverage of certain food and nutrition services.

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