Main coverage question Diabetes nutrition support Kidney disease nutrition support Kidney transplant within 36 months Dialysis-related nutrition support Not sure what qualifies
Doctor referral status Not asked yet Requested but not confirmed Referral was sent Denied or confusing answer
Coverage context Original Medicare Medicare Advantage Medicaid or dual eligible VA, retiree, employer, or other plan Not sure yet
Visit year or hour status First year using this service Follow-up year May need additional hours Not sure what was used
Dietitian access Need to find an eligible dietitian Comparing providers Appointment is scheduled Access is difficult
Diet instruction status Instructions are unclear Written instructions exist Different clinicians gave conflicting advice Plan is hard to follow
Dialysis status Not applicable Dialysis in a facility Home dialysis Planning before dialysis
Caregiver role Family or friend helps with meals Paid caregiver or agency helps Facility or senior housing staff involved No regular helper
Biggest access barrier Transportation or appointment access Food cost or grocery access Chewing, swallowing, or texture concern Language, hearing, or print access No major barrier yet
Next conversation to prepare Doctor or clinic Dietitian office Medicare plan, Medicare, or SHIP Family or caregiver call
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This planner is educational and organizational only. It is not medical, nutrition, kidney, diabetes, dialysis, insurance, benefits, legal, tax, or financial advice. Confirm personal eligibility, referrals, costs, safety instructions, and diet changes with qualified clinicians, a registered dietitian, Medicare, your plan, SHIP, or official programs.
Official references:
Medicare medical nutrition therapy ,
Medicare diabetes self-management training ,
MedlinePlus nutrition for older adults ,
Eldercare Locator .
