HR 7141
Supporting Premature Infant Nutrition Act of 2024
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Bill overview
The Supporting Premature Infant Nutrition Act of 2024 aims to ensure that premature infants receive the nutrition they need by requiring no-cost coverage for human milk fortifier. This bill amends several key sections of the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act to include human milk fortifier as a covered medical expense under Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and group health plans. Specifically, it mandates coverage beginning January 1, 2025, and prohibits cost-sharing for this essential product.
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Ann M. Kuster
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