I'm interested in nutrition counseling to help manage my diabetes. Will Medicare cover this as preventive care?

Answered by 6 licensed agents

Medicare part B does cover with a referral from a doctor to a regestiered dietitan or specialist. But it all starts with your doctor.

Answered by Morris Johnson on April 17, 2025

Agent Licensed in KS, AR, MO, OK & TX

Answered by Morris Johnson Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes, Medicare will cover nutrition counseling. Both original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans will cover nutrition. That is considered preventive services.

Answered by Glenn Quinn on April 17, 2025

Agent Licensed in FL, AR, GA & 6 other states

Answered by Glenn Quinn Medicare Insurance Agent
Most of the Medicare Advantage plans will cover diabetic counseling. This counseling is covered at no cost to the member. Diabetic testing supplies are also covered on these plans at no cost to the member.

Answered by Deborah Webster on April 10, 2025

Broker Licensed in Ia & SC

Answered by Deborah Webster Medicare Insurance Agent
It will depend on your particular Medicare plan coverage. Please consult your Evidence of Coverage to determine the benefits available to you.

Answered by Albert Smith on April 8, 2025

Broker Licensed in IL, FL, GA & 6 other states

Answered by Albert Smith Medicare Insurance Agent
Checking your plans options is important when picking a plan. Bringing a list of providers, medications, medical treatments and plans to be reviewed when deciding what plan best fits. This is a great question to be looked at when scheduling a consultation.

Answered by Joley Hanson on April 8, 2025

Agent Licensed in MN

Answered by Joley Hanson Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes, Original Medicare Part B covers Nutrition Counseling for individuals with Diabetes. You may be able to receive more help with a Medicare Advantage Plan. Some of these types of plans offer gym memberships and other things that Original Medicare does not offer.

Answered by Michael Hixson on April 10, 2025

Broker Licensed in OK, AR & TX

Answered by Michael Hixson Medicare Insurance Agent

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