An Act relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure that telehealth services for nutrition counseling are covered by health insurance plans in the same way as in-person counseling. It seeks to eliminate disparities in access to these services by requiring parity in coverage and reimbursement rates. The legislation intends to expand access to nutrition support for individuals who may benefit from remote counseling options. This bill builds on previous efforts to establish telehealth parity.
Key provisions
- Requires health insurance plans to cover telehealth nutrition counseling at the same rate as in-person counseling.
- Expands the definition of ‘nutrition counseling’ to include services provided remotely.
- Ensures equitable reimbursement rates for telehealth nutrition counseling providers.
- Promotes access to nutrition services for individuals in underserved areas.
- Addresses potential barriers to telehealth access for nutrition counseling.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking nutrition counseling
- Health insurance companies
- Nutrition counseling providers
- Healthcare providers
- Patients
Notable changes
- Establishes parity in coverage for telehealth nutrition counseling.
- Addresses potential cost differences between telehealth and in-person services.
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