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.

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program.Official Title as Introduced

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 6199·House·Bill·Health

Rep. Robin Kelly(Democratic-Illinois-2)·

Nov 20, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Nov 20, 2025

HouseReferred 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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Bill text

Nov 20, 2025As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

Nov 20, 2025Introduced in House