THE NOURISHED LIFE: INSURANCE
Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes CARE
GET THE CARE YOU DESERVE
WITH THE INSURANCE YOU ALREADY HAVE...
How do I know if my insurance will cover a dietitian?
We’re proud to be in-network with most major insurance companies and do everything we can to make the process easier for you. Our team will gladly verify your nutrition counseling benefits and let you know what your plan covers before your first appointment. Because final financial responsibility rests with you, we also encourage you to double-check your benefits directly with your insurance provider.
In-Network Insurance Carriers
- Aetna
- Cigna
- CDPHP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (including Excellus)
- Fidelis Care Commercial
- MVP Health Plan
- NYSHIP Empire Plan
- United Healthcare (except Oxford and Compass)
- UPMC Health Plan
Note, Medicare only covers nutrition services for these diagnoses: Diabetes (excludes prediabetes) or Chronic Kidney Disease (stages 3, 4, or 5 without dialysis).
- AARP Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- CDPHP Medicare Advantage
- Excellus Medicare Advantage
- Fidelis Care Medicare Advantage
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Medicare
- MVP Health Care Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- UPMC Health Plan Medicare Advantage
- Wellcare
- Aetna Better Health Medicaid Managed Care
- CDPHP Medicaid Managed Care
- Excellus BCBS Medicaid Managed Care
- Fidelis Care Medicaid Managed Care
- MVP Health Care Medicaid Managed Care
- NY Medicaid
- United Healthcare Medicaid
- UPMC Health Plan Medicaid Managed Care
- All HSA cards
- All FSA cards
VIRTUAL VISITS
Does insurance cover virtual visits? Even from across state lines?
It’s a bit nuanced, and our team will always check your benefits to confirm. Several factors can affect coverage, including:
State licensure – we are licensed to provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) in some states, but not all. Take a peek at the map to see if we are licensed in your state!
Telehealth coverage – Some insurance plans cover virtual nutrition counseling visits, while others do not. Right now (2025) due to the recent pandemic most insurances are covering telehealth services. However, it is possible your insurance plan may impose a cost-share for you to use this service.
Plan type – PPO plans work across state lines, while HMO plans are usually limited to in-state local providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some insurance plans such as Medicare, Medicaid, and HMO plans do require a referral from your doctor in order for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy) to be covered.
Most the time, nutrition services are exempt from copays and deductibles. This means insurance will pay for the full cost of your visits regardless of whether or not the deductible has been met yet.
The prompt pay rates are as follows:
- Initial 90-minute appointment: $150
- Follow-up 60-minute appointment: $100
Discounts are provided for bundled purchases:
- Three 60-minute follow-ups: $270 (save $10/session; $30 total)
- Six 60-minute follow-ups: $480 (save $20/session; $120 total)
We accept cash, check, debit cards, credit cards, and HSA/FSA cards. Please make checks payable to “The Nourished Life LLC.”
Payment is due at the time of service.
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