Does Health Insurance Cover a Dietitian? Here’s What You Need to Know

When people think about improving their health, they often picture gym memberships, supplements, or restrictive diets. But what many don’t realize is that visiting a registered dietitian may already be covered by their health insurance plan — often at little or no cost.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Does my insurance cover a dietitian?” the answer is very likely yes. Let’s break it down.

✅ Why Nutrition Counseling Is Often Free Under Insurance

The Affordable Care Act requires many insurance providers to cover preventive services, which include nutrition counseling (also known as Medical Nutrition Therapy, or MNT) for certain health conditions.

That means if you’re managing diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, kidney concerns, or even working on weight management, your sessions with a dietitian may be fully covered.

Some insurance plans also cover visits for general wellness and preventive care, even if you don’t have a specific diagnosis.

🏥 Insurance & Payment Options at AP Nutrition

At AP Nutrition, we make it simple to use your benefits. We are in-network with:

• UnitedHealthcare

• Premera Blue Cross

• Regence Blue Shield

• Aetna

• Cigna

• First Choice Health

• Medicare

• Medicaid

We also accept private pay for clients who prefer to work outside of insurance or want additional flexibility.

Not sure if your plan covers visits? We’ll help check your benefits before you schedule.

🌎 Who Can Access Services?

• I am Based in Olympia, WA → we welcome all clients within our areas of service

• Telehealth across Washington and Oregon → see a dietitian from the comfort of your home.

• Medicare & Medicaid patients → eligible for MNT, especially for diabetes, kidney disease, cardiovascular diseases, and obesity

• Private pay clients → welcome anytime, with flexible options.

🔑 Benefits of Working with a Registered Dietitian

Working with a registered dietitian gives you more than just a meal plan. It means:

• Better blood sugar and A1C control for diabetes

• Lower cholesterol and improved heart health

• Support with digestive issues like IBS and food intolerances

• Sustainable, realistic weight management

• Preventive strategies to reduce long-term health risks

📅 Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to improve your health and think your insurance may cover dietitian visits, the best first step is a discovery call. We’ll help you understand your coverage and see how nutrition counseling can support your goals.

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Written by Alie Purcell, MS, RD — Registered Dietitian and founder of AP Nutrition. Alie provides telehealth nutrition counseling across Washington and Oregon and is in-network with major insurance providers including UnitedHealthcare, Premera, Regence, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, and Medicaid. She specializes in diabetes management, heart health, digestive nutrition, and sustainable weight management.