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Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4504| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2020
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Finance 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

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6971
Introduced in House
Aug 6, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 6, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5275)
  • May 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6971
    Introduced in House


  • August 6, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 6, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5275)

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6971: 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 CongressS-4504| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2020
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

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6971
Introduced in House
Aug 6, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 6, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5275)
  • May 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6971
    Introduced in House


  • August 6, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 6, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5275)
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6971: 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