United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

S 3934 — Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S709)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026This 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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under Medicare by including more conditions eligible for coverage and allowing additional types of healthcare providers to furnish such services.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395x

    in the case of

    The language clarifies the context for coverage extensions.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395x

    disease management → the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4)

    This change broadens the purpose for which medical nutrition therapy services are applicable.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395x

    by a physician → by-- (A) a physician (as defined in subsection (r)(1)); (B) a physician assistant (as defined in subsection (aa)(5)); (C) a nurse practitioner (as defined in subsection (aa)(5)); (D) a clinical nurse specialist (as defined in subsection (aa)(5)(B)); or (E) in the case of such services furnished to manage such a disease or condition that is an eating disorder, a clinical psychologist (as defined by the Secretary).

    This change allows various healthcare providers to furnish medical nutrition therapy services, expanding access.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395x

    For purposes of paragraph (1), the diseases and conditions specified in this paragraph are the following: (A) Diabetes. (B) Prediabetes. (C) A renal disease. (D) Obesity (as defined for purposes of subsection (yy)(2)(C) or as otherwise defined by the Secretary). (E) Hypertension. (F) Dyslipidemia. (G) Malnutrition. (H) Eating disorders. (I) Cancer. (J) Gastrointestinal diseases, including Celiac disease. (K) HIV. (L) AIDS. (M) Cardiovascular disease. (N) Any other disease or condition-- (i) specified by the Secretary relating to unintentional weight loss; (ii) for which the Secretary determines the services described in paragraph (1) to be medically necessary and appropriate for the prevention, management, or treatment of such disease or condition, consistent with any applicable recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; or (iii) for which the Secretary determines the services described in paragraph (1) are medically necessary, consistent either with protocols established by registered dietitian or nutrition professional organizations or with accepted clinical guidelines identified by the Secretary.

    This addition explicitly enumerates various diseases and conditions that are now covered under medical nutrition therapy services.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395x

    in the case of medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)), which are not furnished for the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4) of such section;

    This new exclusion clause limits coverage to medical nutrition therapy services aimed at specific conditions, clarifying the scope of coverage.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S709)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 543 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3934 do?
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026This 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.
Who sponsors S 3934?
S 3934 is sponsored by Peters, Gary C. (Democratic), Marshall, Roger (Republican), Booker, Cory A. (Democratic), and Collins, Susan M. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 3934?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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