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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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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2420-2421)
May 10, 2021
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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)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3108 Related bill Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 3 Republican 1 Independent 1
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Feb 16, 2022
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Dec 16, 2021
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Oct 7, 2021
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Sep 21, 2021
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · May 10, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1536: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1536/
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"S. 1536: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1536/.
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S. 1536, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1536/.
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