US Congress Senate Bill 4504 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on August 6 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-08-06 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5275)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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.

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020

Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME]

Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI]

Date	Chamber	Action
2020-08-06	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5275)

HB6971 (Same As) 2020-05-22 - 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.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4504/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4504/BILLS-116s4504is.pdf