“ For purposes of the previous sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative session, each year of such session shall be deemed to be a separate regular session of the State legislature. (d) Coverage Under TRICARE.—Paragraph (2) of section 1077 (h) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “ (2) In this section, the term ‘medically necessary food’ has the meaning given the term ‘medical food’ in section 5 (b) (3) of the Orphan Drug Act.”. ”
Andy Biggs
Summary
“H.R. 56”, is a work by Andy Biggs. It explores elements such as additional requirement, coverage and traditional therapy.
Quotes from H.R. 56 (Andy Biggs)
“ MEDICALLY NECESSARY FOOD.—The child health assistance provided to a targeted low-income child shall include coverage of medically necessary food (as defined in section 1861 (kkk) ) .”. (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 2103 (a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397cc (a) ) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1) , by striking “and (8) ” and inserting “, (8) , and (11) ”. (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.— (A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph (B) , the amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to child health assistance furnished on or after July 1, 2022. ”
“ Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, =SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Patient Access to Medical Foods Act”. SEC. 2. ”
