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Insurance-Covered Dietitian in Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
Nutrition Counseling May Be Covered at $0—
Here’s How
Why Nutrition Counseling May Be Covered at $0
Federal preventive-care requirements—not a special discount—mean that many ACA-compliant health plans cover certain preventive services without a copay, deductible, or coinsurance.
Nutrition counseling mostly qualify for adults with obesity or cardiovascular risk factors.
Most commercial plans do not require a referral, although requirements vary.
Medicare coverage is more limited and generally requires a qualifying diagnosis and physician referral.
As a result, eligible dietitian visits may cost $0. Coverage and visit limits depend on your specific plan.
Source: KFF: Preventive Services Covered by the Affordable Care Act
Short answer: often, yes. Most commercial insurance plans cover nutrition counseling with an in-network registered dietitian. In our practice, about 98% of commercially insured clients pay $0 for eligible visits.
Coverage varies by plan, so we do our best to check your benefits before your first appointment and help you understand what to expect.
What If My Plan Has a Copay or Visit Limit?
Some plans limit the number of covered visits, require a copay or coinsurance, or do not include nutrition counseling. Benefits may also change when your plan renews.
We do our best to check the available benefit information before your first visit so you know what to expect.
If nutrition counseling is not covered, self-pay options are also available.
Which Insurances are we "In-Network" with?
We are in-network with these insurances:
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Aetna
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AllinaHealth
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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HealthPartners/ Cigna
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Medica
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Surest
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UMR
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UnitedHealthcare
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MultiPlan
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First Health
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Meritain Health
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MHCP Medicaid
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Medicare (only covers if diagnosis is diabetes or kidney disease)
Being in-network means we bill your insurance directly. You don't pay upfront and wait for reimbursement.
Why Choose an In-Network Dietitian Instead of Paying Out-of-Pocket?
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Nutrition counseling can be very affordable—and may be free of cost. When your insurance covers eligible visits at 100%, you may pay $0 out of pocket. Without insurance, self-pay visits often cost $100–$200 or more. Self-pay nutrition counseling often costs $100–$200 or more per visit. In-network benefits may reduce or eliminate your out-of-pocket cost.
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You can receive ongoing support. More affordable follow-up visits can help you build sustainable habits for gut health, hormones, blood sugar, or weight management.
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You have clearer cost expectations. Reviewing your plan’s available benefit information can help you understand potential costs before your first appointment.
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You still receive personalized care. Recommendations are based on your health history, labs, medications, lifestyle, symptoms, and food preferences.
What We Help With
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Gut health and IBS
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PCOS and hormone balance/Pregnancy & postpartum
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Weight management/ GLP-1 nutrition support
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Diabetes, blood sugar management, metabolic health
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Cholesterol, heart health and liver health
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General preventive wellness
Quick Questions, Quick Answers
Do I need a referral from my doctor? No, for most plans. You can self-refer directly.
What if my plan doesn't cover this? We also offer self-pay options — just ask.
How do I know what I'll owe? We check your specific benefits before your first visit, so you know before you go.
The Simple 3-Step Process:
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Receive and fill-out the onboarding forms.
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Receive our calendar link and attend your visits. (Virtually, from home or work. In most cases, $0 due).