🌞 Insurance & Coverage

💛 UnitedHealthcare

In-Network Provider
UnitedHealthcare often provides strong coverage for nutrition counseling and preventive care.

  • Many plans allow 12–24 visits per year

  • Visits may be low-cost or fully covered, depending on your plan

  • Some plans may require a referral

Coverage varies by plan, and I’m happy to help you confirm your benefits.

🔵 Blue Cross Blue Shield

In-Network Provider
Blue Cross Blue Shield plans frequently include nutrition counseling coverage.

  • Coverage may range from 3–24 visits per year

  • Some plans require a referral or prior authorization

  • Preventive visits may be fully covered depending on your policy

Benefit verification is recommended due to plan differences.

🩵 Aetna

In-Network Provider
Aetna plans commonly cover nutrition counseling under Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) or preventive services.

  • Most plans include 3–12 visits per year

  • Many clients have little to no out-of-pocket cost

  • Coverage depends on diagnosis and plan details

🟢 TennCare – WellPoint

In-Network beginning February 15

TennCare (WellPoint) covers nutrition counseling for eligible medical conditions, which may include:

  • Diabetes

  • Malnourishment (children and adults)

  • Obesity and weight-related conditions

  • Other medically necessary nutrition diagnoses

  • A referral may be required

  • Visit limits vary by diagnosis and plan

  • Services must be deemed medically necessary

I’m happy to help families understand TennCare benefits and next steps.

💙 Medicare

In-Network (Eligibility Required)

Medicare covers Medical Nutrition Therapy only for individuals diagnosed with:

  • Diabetes

  • Kidney disease (non-dialysis)

Important notes:

  • A doctor’s referral is required

  • Visits must relate to the qualifying diagnosis

If you’re unsure whether you qualify, I can help guide you through the process.

💳 Self-Pay & Payment Plans

For clients without insurance coverage or who prefer to self-pay:

  • $40 for a 75-minute session

  • Payment plans available

  • Personalized handouts and nutrition education included

❓ Not Sure What You’re Covered For?

Insurance benefits can be confusing — you don’t have to figure it out alone.
If you have questions about coverage, referrals, or eligibility, feel free to reach out and I’ll help guide you.