Bill Detail
S. 3934
Congress: 119
Title
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026
Summary
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026 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
Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME]
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S709)
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Introduced
2026-02-26
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Bill Engagement
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026 This bill expands Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services.
Lobbyists on the case
- American Medical Association2 filings · 20 lobs
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners1 filing · 5 lobs
- Wheat Shroyer Government Relations LLC1 filing · 3 lobs
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Formerly As American Dietetic Association)1 filing · 1 lob
- Todd Askew2026 Q1
- Lindsey Brill2026 Q1
- Jeffrey Coughlin2026 Q1
- George Cox2026 Q1
- Shannon Curtis2026 Q1
- Katherine Dapper2026 Q1
- Angela Franklin2026 Q1
- Margaret Garikes2026 Q1