CJ Karrer
Writer · Reviewed by Richard ChanUpdated Jun 12, 2026
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Medicare Part B covers obesity screening and behavioral counseling sessions to help beneficiaries lose weight through dietary improvements and exercise.
While Medicare covers certain nutritional counseling for specific chronic diseases like diabetes, it does not cover general diet plans or the cost of healthy foods under Original Medicare.
Medicare Part B covers an annual cognitive assessment to look for early signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, conditions targeted by the MIND diet.
