Will insurance cover the cost of my nutrition visit?
In most circumstances, YES and most insurance plans will cover your visits at no cost to you.
I am in-network with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, BCBS, Cigna, First Choice Health, Health Net, Medicare, Premera, Regence, and UnitedHealthcare for California and Washington state residents.
It’s easy to get started…
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Step 1: Contact me via the online form
Click the Appointments button and submit the form. After I’ve received your form, I will call you to answer your questions, schedule your appointment, and get your insurance and doctor’s info.
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Step 2: Ensure your visit is covered by insurance
I will do the hard work for you! I’ll get a referral from your doctor and verify your insurance coverage on your particular policy before your appointment to avoid any surprises.
FAQs
What conditions does Medicare cover for nutrition counseling?
At this time, Medicare ONLY covers visits if you have diabetes or renal disease (GFR less than 50, not on dialysis). Medicare does not cover nutritional counseling for pre-diabetes or any other diagnoses.
I live outside of CA and WA, can I still work with you?
Possibly! If you live outside of CA and WA state, please let me know where you reside or what state you will be in at the time of our session. Some states will allow us to work together.
Why are you required to get a referral from one of my healthcare providers?
California law requires all patients to have a referral to see a dietitian, whether paying with insurance or self-pay. Even if your insurance doesn’t require referrals, I still need one. Washington law does not require referrals.
Can I see you in-person for ongoing sessions?
I offer in-person sessions if you’re adding on metabolism testing and/or pantry organization services. Otherwise, I only offer virtual (also called telehealth) appointments. This allows flexibility for you as to the time and location of our session.
What if you are not in-network with my insurance?
For out-of-network services, you can often get partial or full reimbursement by submitting a Superbill. That being said, I cannot guarantee reimbursement from your insurance company. It is your responsibility to submit the Superbill provided to you after our sessions. Your HSA / FSA or credit card on file will be charged for the full session fee at the time of service: $190 for initial session | $95 for follow-up session
Can I use my HSA / FSA card if you don’t participate with my insurance, or if I have an outstanding deductible or co-pay?
In most cases, yes! Please note that a credit card is required to be on file to hold your appointment.