Insurance-Covered Nutrition Counseling with Registered Dietitians
In-network with many major plans across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont
Why 90% of Clients Pay $0 Out-of-Pocket
Many insurance plans include nutrition counseling benefits, especially when visits are billed as medical nutrition therapy with a registered dietitian nutritionist. Depending on your plan, sessions may be covered fully, applied to your deductible, or covered with a copay. Because every plan is different, we recommend verifying your benefits before your first appointment. Our insurance form walks you through the exact questions to ask so you can feel more confident about your coverage.
Our Dietitian Nutritionists are in-network with most major insurances.
*At this time, Medicare typically covers nutrition therapy for diabetes and kidney disease. MaineCare does not currently cover nutrition counseling services.
How to Check Your Insurance Benefits for Nutrition Counseling
Insurance coverage for nutrition counseling varies by plan, but many clients have benefits for visits with a registered dietitian nutritionist. We created an insurance verification form to make the process easier.
Download the form, call the member services number on the back of your insurance card, and use the questions on the form to ask about:
nutrition counseling or medical nutrition therapy coverage
copays and deductibles
visit limits
referral requirements
telehealth benefits
This can help you better understand your benefits before scheduling.
Do I Need a Referral?
Some insurance plans require a referral from your primary care provider before nutrition counseling is covered. Others do not.
If your plan requires a referral, you can ask your PCP to send one for nutrition counseling or medical nutrition therapy with CV Wellbeing. We recommend confirming referral requirements directly with your insurance company before your first appointment.
Getting Started
Starting nutrition counseling does not have to be complicated.
Request an appointment through our contact form
Verify your insurance benefits using our downloadable form
We’ll help match you with a dietitian based on your needs, location, and insurance
Begin care in person or via telehealth
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Many insurance plans cover nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), especially for conditions such as diabetes, eating disorders, and digestive health concerns. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to confirm coverage for medical nutrition therapy (MNT) services. Our team is happy to provide guidance on navigating insurance benefits for nutrition counseling.
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We accept a variety of insurance plans to make nutrition counseling services accessible for everyone. Some of the most common plans include:
Aetna
Anthem (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
Cigna
Harvard Pilgrim
Humana
Maine Community Health Options
Martin’s Point Healthcare
Medicare
United Healthcare
If your plan is not listed, please reach out, and we can verify coverage or discuss alternative options for receiving care.
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While some insurance plans may require a referral from your primary care provider to cover nutrition counseling, others do not. It’s best to check with your insurance company or contact us for assistance. We’re happy to help you determine if a referral is necessary to access your benefits.
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Insurance coverage for nutrition counseling varies depending on your plan. Some plans fully cover sessions for medical nutrition therapy related to conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or eating disorders, while others may have limitations. Check with your insurance provider, or let us help you navigate your plan’s benefits.
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If insurance doesn’t cover our nutrition services, we offer competitive self-pay rates to ensure you can still access nutrition counseling. Contact us for details on pricing and payment options.
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We accept various payment options, including credit cards, debit cards, checks, and HSA/FSA cards, to make paying for nutrition counseling simple and convenient. For clients paying out of pocket, we also offer flexible payment plans to support your access to care.
Nutrition Insurance FAQs
Explore Our Nutrition Counseling Services
Insurance is just one part of getting started. The other is finding support that actually fits your needs, goals, and lived experience. Our dietitians offer care for eating disorders, digestive health, diabetes, sports nutrition, intuitive eating, chronic illness, and more
Finding the right fit matters. Our team of registered dietitian nutritionists brings different specialties, perspectives, and areas of focus to this work, so you can connect with someone who feels aligned with your needs.
Our Empathetic, Encouraging Team
What Clients Are Saying
“I found the clinician I worked with to be wonderful! She went above and beyond to make sure I had materials and to help me understand them.”
“Awesome resource! Worked with Alison - learned a lot and came away with much needed tools, tips and support!”
“Really appreciated the non-diet approach and learned so much to support me in understanding better ways to eat to support and fuel my body!”
Our dietitians serve multiple states in New England.
Our registered dietitian nutritionists are available in-person in Gorham, South Portland, and Portsmouth, and via telehealth across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.