HR 3108
117th Congress
House
Health
Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Digestive and metabolic diseases
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Medicare
Nutrition and diet
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 11, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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