Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025
- Last Action
- 11/20/2025
Actions
- 2025-11-20Referred 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.
- 2025-11-20Referred 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.
- 2025-11-20Introduced in House
- 2025-11-20Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-11-20 (00)
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025
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)
- Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA)
- Marc Veasey (D-TX)
- Carol Miller (R-WV)
- Terri Sewell (D-AL)
- Sean Casten (D-IL)
- Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
- Nanette Barragán (D-CA)
- Ted Lieu (D-CA)
- Sharice Davids (D-KS)
- Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI)
- Ed Case (D-HI)
- Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
- Maxine Dexter (D-OR)
- Josh Riley (D-NY)
- Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
- Becca Balint (D-VT)
- Christopher Deluzio (D-PA)
- Angie Craig (D-MN)
- James Walkinshaw (D-VA)
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
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