Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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.Nov 20, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

Medicare beneficiaries currently limited to nutrition therapy for only diabetes or renal disease would gain access to coverage for a broader set of chronic conditions, potentially changing how they manage their health and interact with nutrition professionals.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Medicare beneficiaries

Individuals with chronic conditions gain access to expanded medical nutrition therapy coverage.

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants

These providers are authorized to provide or refer patients for medical nutrition therapy services.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill expands Medicare coverage to include for a wider range of chronic conditions, such as obesity, hypertension, and cancer. It also allows more types of healthcare providers, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants, to refer patients for these services.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can now refer me for medical nutrition therapy under this bill?

In addition to physicians, the bill allows nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, and clinical psychologists (for eating disorders) to provide or refer these services.

Does this cover all chronic conditions?

The bill lists 14 specific conditions, including diabetes, obesity, cancer, and HIV. It also allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to add other conditions if they are deemed medically necessary.

When would these changes start?

The provisions would apply to services furnished in years beginning two years after the bill is signed into law.

Why It Matters

Medicare beneficiaries currently limited to nutrition therapy for only diabetes or renal disease would gain access to coverage for a broader set of chronic conditions, potentially changing how they manage their health and interact with nutrition professionals.

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Expansion of Provider Authority

The bill shifts the authority to manage medical nutrition therapy away from being exclusively physician-led to include mid-level practitioners like nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

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