Proposed Social Security Bill Would Change Medicare Coverage: What to Know
Summary
A new bill introduced in the U.S. House aims to change Medicare and Medicaid by adding certain food and nutrition services as covered benefits. If passed and signed by President Trump, this would formally recognize some food-related health services for older Americans and people with disabilities under federal law.Key Facts
- The bill is called H.R. 8391 and was introduced by Representative Raul Ruiz from California.
- It proposes adding "food and nutrition services" to Medicare and Medicaid coverage.
- The Secretary of Health and Human Services will decide which food and nutrition services qualify for coverage.
- Medicare would pay 80% of the cost for these services, similar to other outpatient services.
- The changes would start 180 days after the bill becomes law.
- This is the first time Medicare would officially cover food as a health benefit beyond limited cases like hospital tube feeding.
- Medicaid would be required to provide these food and nutrition services rather than making them optional.
- Supporters say better nutrition coverage could help prevent worsening health and reduce long-term costs related to chronic illnesses.
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