H.R. 3108 · 117th Congress · House

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced
May 11, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 12, 2021•Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. MAY 11, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAY 11, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAY 11, 2021•IntroReferral

    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.

  5. MAY 11, 2021•IntroReferral

    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.

Committees

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Health Subcommittee

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Referred: May 12, 2021

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Ways and Means Committee

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Referred: May 11, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: May 11, 2021

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