Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021
Summary
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021 This bill expands Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services. Currently, Medicare covers such services for individuals with diabetes or kidney disease under certain circumstances; such services must also be provided by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional pursuant to a physician referral. The bill extends coverage to individuals with other diseases and conditions, including obesity, eating disorders, cancer, and HIV/AIDS; such services may also be referred by a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or (for eating disorders) a clinical psychologist.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 10, 2021
Last action May 10, 2021
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2
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Committee
1
May 10, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2420-2421)
upper
May 10, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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