Question 1

Did you know nutrition counseling is a preventive benefit under most insurance plans?

Accepted Answer

Most health insurance plans cover nutrition visits at NO COST to beneficiaries! This is because medical nutrition therapy aka nutrition counseling falls under PREVENTIVE BENEFIT under most plans, even if you have NO medical condition; but it is still specific to your policy. 98% of our clients pay $0 for their visits.

Question 2

Which insurances are we IN-NETWORK with?

Accepted Answer

We accept Aetna, Gravie, First Health, Allina Health, BlueCross BlueShield, HealthPartners, Medicare, MultiPlan, Medica, Medicaid (MA and MinnesotaCare), MultiPlan, Sanford Health, United HealthCare (UHC), UMR, Meritain Health.

Please note- Aetna/Allina Health: We are OUT-OF-NETWORK with "Performance GO Plus plans".

For Medicaid State Plans, we have to be in-network with that commercial plan also (see above) for it to cover the services.

Question 3

How to check if 'Ginger Spice Health, LLC' or 'Priyanka Sagar' is in-network?

Accepted Answer

Log-in your portal, use any of this info when searching-

Provider Name: Priyanka Sagar
Practice / Organization Name: Ginger Spice Health, LLC
Provider NPI: 1760019061 
Company NPI: 1518574854
Provider Tax ID: 853217044 or 85-3217044

TIP- Searching with one of the NPI numbers above has the highest success rate.

Question 4

Can you self-refer (without your PCP’s referral)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 
Only a few policies require a referral fax from their PCPs office. We communicate this to you after benefit verification; this is regular, one time paperwork.
(If you already are aware your policy needs a referral, please leave a message to your PCPs office front desk staff to send us a fax at fax# 612-712-8264).

Question 5

What questions could you ask your insurance to verify nutrition coverage?

Accepted Answer

We encourage you to verify your own benefits by calling the number on the back of your card. We will also do this with your permission (just like any doctor’s office). Here is the list of questions to ask-
 Check out this document--> CLICK HERE (https://1be18a6e-4d16-4bdf-a391-a9a0a7f373ad.usrfiles.com/ugd/1be18a_c62f0ace8f5b405aab785d808fc1ddea.pdf)

Question 6

If you are OUT-OF-NETWORK, what are our SELF-PAY rates?

Accepted Answer

We have the most budget-friendly self-pay rates compared to our competitors. This is because we believe nutrition services should be accessible as it's first line of therapy. Most clients choose our bundled options because they’re the most effective. 
Payment is due after your first visit, and we accept all major credit cards as well as HSA/FSA cards 
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR 2026 SELF-PAY RATES (https://ece50e59-d00b-47a4-9400-2a5a8ddf5ed3.usrfiles.com/ugd/1be18a_9ae839968e2548b19e1133a369aa717f.pdf)

Question 7

What do you need to know if you have Aetna/ Allina Health/ Gravie/First Health?

Accepted Answer

We are in-network with Aetna plans except one*.

Most plans cover 10 visits every year (for healthy eating counseling/no diagnosis) to 26 visit every year (if overweight/obese or hypertension or elevated cholesterol markers or pre-diabetes).

*Please note- Aetna/Allina Health: We are out-of-network with "Performance GO Plus plans"

Question 8

What do you need to know if you have Medicare OR Medicare Advantage/ Supplement?

Accepted Answer

Medicare ONLY covers for nutrition counseling if patient has diabetes, kidney disease or post kidney transplant. 
Medicare always need a referral on file from your Medicare provider. Please have your Medicare provider's office send us a referral fax to our fax# 612-712-8264 to get started.

Medicare DOES NOT cover nutritional counseling for pre-diabetes, obesity, hypertension, elevated lipids, etc. https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/medical-nutrition-therapy-services (https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/medical-nutrition-therapy-services)

Medicare Advantage plans (a.k.a. Medicare Part C):
 • Medicare Advantage Plans generally have the same coverage requirements and limits as Medicare part B, but there is possibility for additional coverage; you may call your insurance and find out.
 • Referrals are still required.

Medicare Supplement plans (a.k.a. MediGap):
 • These plans don't provide any additional benefits beyond straight Medicare. If straight Medicare won't cover it, a Medicare Supplement won't either. These plans only help cover copays, which don't apply to nutrition counseling.

Dietitians are NOT specialist on Medicare and there is NO copays.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR INSURANCE IF YOU HAVE Medicare Advantage (MA) or Medicare Supplement Plan--> CLICK HERE for questions to ask your insurance to verify coverage (https://1be18a6e-4d16-4bdf-a391-a9a0a7f373ad.usrfiles.com/ugd/1be18a_72d56a4553fa47a9981120a775c502fb.pdf)

SELF-PAY PATIENTS for ALL Medicare patients, when Medicare doesn't cover--->
If you do not have the above condition to be eligible for Medicare coverage, here our self-pay discounted rates, with a senior discount: CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR 2026 SELF-PAY DISCOUNTED RATES ( https://ece50e59-d00b-47a4-9400-2a5a8ddf5ed3.usrfiles.com/ugd/1be18a_385573effa1649938282c41d7f47e136.pdf)

Question 9

What do you need to know if you have Medicaid State Plans?

Accepted Answer

For Medicaid State Plans, we have to be in-network with that commercial plan also (see below) to cover the services.

We accept these State Plans: Aetna, Gravie, First Health, Allina Health, BlueCross BlueShield, HealthPartners, Medicare, MultiPlan, Medica, Medicaid (MA and MinnesotaCare), MultiPlan, Sanford Health, United HealthCare (UHC), UMR, Meritain Health.

Please note: We are OUT-OF-NETWORK for State Plans with UCare, Hennepin health, etc. Self-pay rates apply.

Question 10

What do you need to know if you have UHC, UMR or Medica?

Accepted Answer

We are in-network with most of these plans, when in-network these are covered at a 100%, no visit limit.

Question 11

What do you need to know if you have HealthPartners/ Cigna?

Accepted Answer

We are in-network with 70-80% HP plans but not all. If we are in-network, it's covered fully, no visit limit.

HealthPartner and Cigna have alliance in Minnesota.

We need your HP/Cigna insurance ID and date of birth for us to verify.

Question 12

What do you need to know if you have BCBS insurance?

Accepted Answer

We are in-network with most BCBS insurances including PPO plans, Anthem, etc. A few plans could have a visit limit.

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Nutrition Counseling Services for Chronic Health Conditions & Preventive Wellness,
Covered by Insurances- Minnesota / Twin Cities
(Holistic Health + Virtual video visits)

612-756-9894

Priyanka@gingerspicehealth.com

Fax # 612-756-9894