Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-3108| House
| Updated: 5/12/2021
Robin L. Kelly
Democratic Representative
Illinois
Cosponsors (31)
John Katko (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)
Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce 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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Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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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 CongressHR-3108| House
| Updated: 5/12/2021
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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Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Robin L. Kelly
Democratic Representative
Illinois
Cosponsors (31)
John Katko (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)
Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
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- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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