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Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6971| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2020
Eliot L. Engel

Eliot L. Engel

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (10)
Peter T. King (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020 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
May 22, 2020
Introduced in House
May 22, 2020
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.
Aug 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4504
Introduced in Senate
  • May 22, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2020
    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.


  • August 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4504
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-4504: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020
CancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthDigestive and metabolic diseasesHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSMedicareNutrition and diet

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6971| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2020
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020 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
May 22, 2020
Introduced in House
May 22, 2020
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.
Aug 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4504
Introduced in Senate
  • May 22, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2020
    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.


  • August 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4504
    Introduced in Senate
Eliot L. Engel

Eliot L. Engel

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (10)
Peter T. King (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-4504: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020
  • 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