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Will my insurance cover the services of a Registered Dietitian?

There is no definitive answer, as coverage varies from provider to provider. Coverage of nutrition services is rare for conditions other than diabetes or renal failure, and typically requires a referral from your doctor. Even when covered, insurance rarely pays 100% of the fees — expect to be responsible for at least some of the cost.

If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA) or flex spending account, those funds are typically accepted for nutrition services — even without a physician referral.

Insurance

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Coverage for nutrition services varies by plan. We recommend contacting your insurance provider before your first visit to verify your benefits.

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Medicare

Medicare may cover medical nutrition therapy and certain related services if you have diabetes or kidney disease, or you had a kidney transplant in the last three years, and your doctor refers you for the service. Medicare covers 3 hours of one-on-one counseling the first year, and 2 hours each year after that. If your condition, treatment, or diagnosis changes, you may be eligible for additional hours with a doctor's referral. A physician must prescribe these services and renew the referral yearly for treatment continuing into another calendar year.

Blue Cross Blue Shield (NC)
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BCBS PPO
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BCBS HMO
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Blue Select
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Aetna
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Access One, Consumer Health
Patient is responsible for 85% of the visit cost
Optum Health Allies
Patient is responsible for 80% of the visit cost
Medical Resource
Patient is responsible for 80% of the visit cost
Premera Blue Cross
Patient is responsible for 80% of the visit cost
American Specialty Health (Discount Plan)
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Out-of-pocket rate

A flat rate, no surprises.

If your plan doesn't cover nutrition counseling — or you'd rather not go through insurance — every visit is billed at the same flat hourly rate.

1-hour session

$80

Flat rate, out of pocket