HR 5684 · In committee · last action October 3, 2025
<p><strong>Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act of 2025</strong></p><p>This bill expands coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to include medically necessary food and associated equipment and supplies.</p><p>The bill defines <em>medically necessary food</em> as specially formulated and processed products (e.g., nutritional formulas) prescribed by health care practitioners for individuals who have special dietary requirements because of certain digestive or metabolic disorders or conditions. </p>
James McGovern (D-MA)
No votes recorded against this bill yet — vote coverage is a work in progress.
<p><strong>Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act of 2025</strong></p><p>This bill expands coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to include medically necessary food and associated equipment and supplies.</p><p>The bill defines <em>medically necessary food</em> as specially formulated and processed products (e.g., nutritional formulas) prescribed by health care practitioners for individuals who have special dietary requirements because of certain digestive or metabolic disorders or conditions. </p>