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Nutrition Therapy Services (Medical)
 

You pay 20% of Medicare-approved amounts.

Medical nutrition therapy services are covered for people with diabetes, kidney disease (but not on dialysis), and after a transplant when referred by a doctor. These services can be given by a registered dietician or Medicare-approved nutrition professional and include nutritional assessment and counseling.

Medicare is the name given to a health insurance program administered by the United States government, covering people who are either age 65 and over, or who meet other special criteria.