An Act relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling

H 4340 requires health insurance plans and providers to pay the same rate for telehealth nutrition counseling as they do for in-person sessions. It specifically applies to licensed dietitians/nutritionists providing medical nutrition therapy (nutrition care for disease prevention, management, or treatment) via video or phone calls. The bill mandates equal reimbursement rates for telehealth services under most health insurance policies, including employer plans and hospital service corporations, ensuring providers aren’t penalized for offering virtual care. This directly affects dietitians/nutritionists and insurers covering these services in Massachusetts.