To verify your insurance benefits for nutrition counseling, please contact the number on the back of your insurance card and ask them to assist with the questions below. This will help ensure you get the most out of your benefits.
Please see below for general information on common health insurance benefits. Feel free to contact us with questions — we will be glad to hear from you.
Aetna
A doctor's referral is typically not required. In most cases, insurance covers nutrition visits in full for both in- and out-network providers. To verify, we will be glad to submit the claim directly to insurance on your behalf. You also have the option to pay upfront and submit the bill to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Detailed information on coverage can be found in Aetna's Policy for Nutritional Counseling.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
A doctor's referral is typically not required. Generally, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal covers 6 nutrition visits annually, with additional visits permitted when medically necessary. Please feel free to contact us for assistance.
Cigna
A doctor's referral is typically not required. According to Cigna's Guide to Preventative Health Coverage, 3 wellness and preventative (not related to a specific medical problem) visits are covered at 100% — no cost to you. Please feel free to contact us to assist with the process; we will be glad to help.
Medicaid
A doctor's referral is always required — have your doctor contact us. Nutrition therapy for ages 20 and under is covered when medically necessary. Nutrition therapy for ages 21+ is not covered except with a doctor's authorization for bariatric surgery workup. We offer reduced rates for clients 21+ with Medicaid coverage — please contact us to discuss this option.
Medicare
A doctor's referral is always required — have your doctor contact us. Nutrition therapy is covered only with a diagnosis of diabetes or pre-dialysis kidney disease (pre-diabetes and other diagnoses are not covered). Medicare limits nutrition therapy to 3 hours in the first calendar year of care from a dietitian, and 2 hours in the second calendar year. Medicare Advantage plans may cover additional diagnoses.
United Healthcare
United Healthcare does not contract with dietitians in private practice. However, depending on your plan, you might be eligible for possible reimbursement. We will be glad to submit a claim on your behalf — please feel free to contact us with any questions. See UHC's Coverage Determination Guideline for Preventive Care Services for details on wellness/preventative coverage.
Not sure if we accept your insurance? Email us and we'll check within 1 business day.
