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Expanding Access to Nutrition Therapy Services in Medicare

This act aims to broaden the scope of medical nutrition therapy services available under the Medicare program. As a result, more individuals with various chronic conditions will be able to access professional dietary support, potentially improving their health and quality of life.
Key points
More conditions covered: Medicare will cover nutrition therapy for individuals with obesity, hypertension, heart conditions, cancer, gastrointestinal diseases, and other ailments, not just diabetes and kidney disease.
More professionals: In addition to dietitians, nutrition therapy services can be provided by physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and for eating disorders, clinical psychologists.
These changes will take effect on January 1, 2023, meaning citizens can access expanded benefits from that date.
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Print number: 117_S_1536
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Process start date: 2021-05-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1536.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More conditions covered: Medicare will cover nutrition therapy for individuals with obesity, hypertension, heart conditions, cancer, gastrointestinal diseases, and other ailments, not just diabetes and kidney disease.
  • More professionals: In addition to dietitians, nutrition therapy services can be provided by physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and for eating disorders, clinical psychologists.
  • These changes will take effect on January 1, 2023, meaning citizens can access expanded benefits from that date.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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