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Introduced
05/22/2020
05/22/2020
In Committee
05/22/2020
05/22/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program. 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.
AI Summary
This bill expands Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) services. Currently, Medicare only covers MNT for individuals with diabetes or kidney disease. This bill extends coverage to individuals with other conditions, including obesity, eating disorders, cancer, and HIV/AIDS. It also allows MNT services to be referred by physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and (for eating disorders) clinical psychologists, in addition to physicians. The bill also clarifies that MNT services are not covered for the prevention, management, or treatment of renal disease if the individual is receiving maintenance dialysis.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (11)
Eliot Engel (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Joyce Beatty (D),
Ed Case (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Peter King (R),
Andy Levin (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Fred Upton (R),
Last Action
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. (on 05/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6971/all-info | 05/23/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6971/BILLS-116hr6971ih.pdf | 06/17/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6971/BILLS-116hr6971ih.pdf.pdf | 06/17/2020 |
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