Medical Nutrition Therapy Act -Introduction Medical Nutrition Therapy Act (MNT Act) is a bill that would expand medical nutrition therapy benefits to Medicare recipients. Many people wonder if Medicare covers a nutritionist. It does, in certain limited circumstances. We cover this in more detail in our article, “Does Medicare Cover a Nutritionist?” The MNT Act …
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Does Medicare Cover a Nutritionist?
Introduction Does Medicare Cover a Nutritionist? The short answer is yes, Medicare does cover a nutritionist, with restrictions. No surprise there, right? Medicare part B may cover some nutrition services. As long as they are provided by a registered dietitian (RD), registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) or other Medicare approved nutritional professional. The nutrition benefit provided …