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Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-3297| Senate 
| Updated: 11/14/2023
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (8)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1536
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021
Nov 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Nov 14, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5509-5510)
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6407
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4504
    Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1536
    Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021


  • November 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 14, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5509-5510)


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6407
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6407: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023
CancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthDigestive and metabolic diseasesHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSMedicareNutrition and diet

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-3297| Senate 
| Updated: 11/14/2023
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1536
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021
Nov 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Nov 14, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5509-5510)
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6407
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4504
    Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1536
    Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021


  • November 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 14, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5509-5510)


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6407
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (8)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6407: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023
  • 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