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Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act of 2025

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>

Sponsor

James McGovern (D-MA)

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Official summary

<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>