Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 5/12/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-12Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-05-11Referred 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.
- 2021-05-11Referred 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.
- 2021-05-11Introduced in House
- 2021-05-11Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-05-11 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (20)
- FRED UPTON (R-MI)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)
- Lucy McBath (D-GA)
- Ed Case (D-HI)
- John Katko (R-NY)
- ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
- Mark Pocan (D-WI)
- GRACE NAPOLITANO (D-CA)
- BOBBY RUSH (D-IL)
- Madeleine Dean (D-PA)
- Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
- Deborah Ross (D-NC)
- Angie Craig (D-MN)
- G. K. Butterfield (D-NC)
- ZOE LOFGREN (D-CA)
- Kathy Manning (D-NC)
- JOHN LARSON (D-CT)
- Ted Lieu (D-CA)
- Alma Adams (D-NC)
Subjects
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Digestive and metabolic diseases
- HIV/AIDS
- Health care coverage and access
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medicare
- Nutrition and diet
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