S 1536 117th Congress Senate 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

Introduced: May 10, 2021 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2420-2421)

May 10, 2021

Introduced in Senate

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 May 10, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2420-2421)

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