HR 3108 United States House · 117th Congress

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.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2021

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Introduced May 11, 2021 Last action May 12, 2021

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Committee

May 12, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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May 11, 2021

Committee

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.

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May 11, 2021

Introduced

Introduced in House

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1 primary · 31 co-sponsors