Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026 has not moved since its introduction on Feb 26, 2026, with cosponsors from both parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 89 words.
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.
- Committees
- Senate Finance Committee
- Policy area
- Health: 122 of 9,357 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.3%)
- Sponsor
- 10 of 252 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in senate · 657 words
- Latest action
- Feb 26, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S709)
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 119th H.R. 6199 Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025 D · Introduced