HR 6407 · 118th Congress · Health

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-11-14· Sponsored by Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2024-12-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A [R-VA-2]VA
Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]DE
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]HI
Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]WI
Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]IL
Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]CA
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]OR
Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]ME
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]MA
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]CA
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]CT
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]NJ
Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]MA
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]MI
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]MI
Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]MD
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]MD
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]CA
Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]CA