; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) Immunoglobulin E or non-Immunoglobulin E mediated allergies to food proteins. . (e) Coverage under FEHBP (1) In general Section 8902 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (p) A contract for a plan under this chapter shall require the carrier to provide coverage for— (1) medically necessary food (as defined in section 1861(jjj) of the Social Security Act) and the medical equipment and supplies necessary to administer such food; and (2) medically necessary vitamins in the same manner provided for under section 1860D–2(e)(1)(C) of the Social Security Act. . (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to contract years beginning on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (f) Coverage under private health insurance (1) In general Subpart II of part A of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–11 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 2729. Coverage of medically necessary food and vitamins A health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall provide coverage for— (1) medically necessary food (as defined in section 1861(jjj) of the Social Security Act) and the medical equipment and supplies necessary to administer such food; and (2) medically necessary vitamins in the same manner provided for under section 1860D–2(e)(1)(C) of the Social Security Act. . (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to plan years beginning on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.