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Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1536| Senate 
| Updated: 5/10/2021
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (7)
Angus S. King (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4504
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020
May 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2420-2421)
May 12, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3108
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4504
    Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020


  • May 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2420-2421)


  • May 12, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3108
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3108: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021
CancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthDigestive and metabolic diseasesHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSMedicareNutrition and diet

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1536| Senate 
| Updated: 5/10/2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4504
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020
May 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2420-2421)
May 12, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3108
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4504
    Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020


  • May 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2420-2421)


  • May 12, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3108
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (7)
Angus S. King (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3108: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthDigestive and metabolic diseasesHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSMedicareNutrition and diet