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

Answered by 11 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

Broker Licensed in FL, AL, AR & 13 other states

Answered by Glenn Quinn Medicare Insurance Agent
Medicare Part B covers medical nutrition therapy services if you have diabetes or kidney disease, or you’ve had a kidney transplant in the last 36 months. A doctor must refer you for services.

Answered by Giulio Campanelli on April 21, 2025

Broker Licensed in CA, AZ, FL & MI, NC, NM & TX

Answered by Giulio Campanelli 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
Yes, medicare Part will cover medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for individuals with diabetes. Nutritional counseling and guidance from a registered dietitian or qualified nutrition specialist is included with this.

Answered by Steven Lovell on May 8, 2025

Agent Licensed in GA, CA, FL & 7 other states

Answered by Steven Lovell 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
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
Yes, Medicare Part B covers medical nutrition therapy (MNT) services for individuals with certain conditions, including diabetes, kidney disease, or a kidney transplant in the past 36 months. However, a doctor's referral is required, and the beneficiary must see a registered dietitian or other qualified nutrition specialist.

Answered by Aaron Young on April 22, 2025

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

Answered by Aaron Young 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

Broker Licensed in MN, FL, IA & 7 other states

Answered by Joley Hanson Medicare Insurance Agent
"Medicare covers medical nutrition therapy services if you have diabetes...and a doctor refers you for services. Only a Registered Dietitian or nutrition professional who meets certain requirements can provide medical nutrition therapy services. If you have diabetes, you may also be eligible for diabetes self-management training...You pay nothing for medical nutrition therapy preventative services because the deductible and coinsurance don't apply."

You can find this information on page 45 of the Medicare and You 2025 publication, which you can find on Medicare.gov.

Answered by William Murray on April 21, 2025

Broker Licensed in CA, AZ, CO & 31 other states

Answered by William Murray Medicare Insurance Agent
Medicare does not provide this service that I’m aware of. It’s pretty straightforward though. Literally cut out all carbs and sugars and only eat protein and workout. Before you know it you won’t be a diabetic soon!

Answered by Michael Claunch on April 22, 2025

Agent Licensed in TN

Answered by Michael Claunch Medicare Insurance Agent

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