Bill Detail
H.R. 6199
Congress: 119
Title
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025
Summary
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025 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.
Sponsor
Rep. Robin Kelly [D-IL-2]
Status
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.
Status as of Aug 5, 8:20 PM · synced 8d ago
Introduced
2025-11-20
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Bill Engagement
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025 This bill expands Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services.
Lobbyists on the case
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners1 filing · 5 lobs
- Andrea Bergman2026 Q1
- James Fleischmann2026 Q1
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