118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 3297Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program.

Health
Introduced Nov 14, 2023
Last action Nov 14, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Nov 14, 2023
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Referred
Nov 14, 2023
Finance
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Committee
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Senate
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House floor
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
Timeline · 2 actions
Nov 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Nov 14, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.