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- Referred to insurance
- Notice of committee consideration - requested
- Referred to insurance
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Provides for health insurance coverage for nutritional care provided through licensed nutritionists
In Assembly Committee · Insurance · Sponsor Vivian Cook
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3023
Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to health insurance coverage for services by nutritionists
Purpose
This bill will provide health insurance coverage for nutritional care provided through licensed Nutritionists.
Justification
It is vital for health insurance coverage to reflect the needs of its policy holders. The increased diagnosis of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and obesity make it necessary for policy holders to avail themselves of the services of licensed Nutritionists. Nutritionists complement the overall medical treatment program provided by primary care physicians for life-threatening diseases.
Legislative history
2009-10: S.2071 - Died in Insurance; A.4772
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Effective on January 1, next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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