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Telehealth / remote virtual sessions only — in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield & Aetna.
Insurance-Covered Nutrition Counseling

Blue Cross Blue Shield Dietitian

Many Blue Cross Blue Shield plans cover virtual nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian at little or no out-of-pocket cost.* Verify your benefits in minutes, then work with me by telehealth on gut health, IBS, SIBO, fatty liver, and metabolic health — from anywhere in Illinois, Arizona, Colorado, or Virginia.

BCBS & Aetna In-Network
100% Virtual Telehealth
📍 Licensed in 12 States
Kim Chan, MS, RDN — Blue Cross Blue Shield dietitian for telehealth nutrition counseling
Coverage, Explained

Does BCBS Cover Nutrition Counseling?

In many cases, yes. Many Blue Cross Blue Shield plans include medical nutrition therapy (MNT) — appointments with a registered dietitian to manage conditions through food — and many members pay little or nothing out of pocket. Because BCBS is a federation of state plans, the exact benefit depends on your specific plan.

That’s why I verify your benefits before your first session, so you know what’s covered up front — no surprise bills. Most clients find the process takes only a few minutes.

Verify Your Benefits
What I Help With

Conditions Commonly Covered by Insurance

Nutrition therapy is most often used to manage ongoing digestive and metabolic conditions — exactly the areas I specialize in.

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Gut & Digestive Health

IBS, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and SIBO — the heart of my practice.

IBS Nutrition Help
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Fatty Liver (MASLD)

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and gut-liver health through a food-first plan.

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Cholesterol & Prediabetes

Elevated cholesterol, insulin resistance, and prediabetes — managed with nutrition.

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How It Works

Using Your BCBS Benefits, Step by Step

1

Verify Your Benefits

Use the instant eligibility check to confirm your Blue Cross Blue Shield (or Aetna) coverage in a few minutes.

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Book Your Visit

Schedule a free discovery call or your initial telehealth session at a time that works for you.

3

Meet by Video

We work together by secure video on a personalized, food-first plan — with follow-ups to keep you on track.

Verify Your Benefits in Minutes

Check your Blue Cross Blue Shield or Aetna coverage instantly. Not in-network with Medicare; other insurance options are available through Berry Street.

Where I Practice

BCBS Nutrition Counseling by State

Dedicated pages for the states I serve most — with telehealth available across all 12 states where I’m licensed.

Illinois

Chicago, Naperville, Aurora, Springfield & statewide.

BCBS Dietitian in Illinois

Arizona

Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson, Mesa & statewide.

BCBS Dietitian in Arizona

Colorado

Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs & statewide.

BCBS Dietitian in Colorado

Virginia

Arlington, Alexandria, Richmond, Virginia Beach & statewide.

BCBS Dietitian in Virginia
See All 12 States
FAQ

Blue Cross Blue Shield Questions

Many Blue Cross Blue Shield plans cover medical nutrition therapy with a registered dietitian, often at little or no out-of-pocket cost. Coverage varies by plan, so the fastest way to know is to verify your specific benefits — which I do before your first appointment.

I provide virtual nutrition counseling to clients in Illinois, Arizona, Colorado, and Virginia, and I’m licensed in 12 states overall. Because Blue Cross Blue Shield is a network of state-based plans, your exact benefits depend on your specific plan.

Many plans do not require a referral, though some do. Requirements vary by plan — verifying your benefits will confirm exactly what your plan needs before we begin.

All appointments are conducted by secure video. After you verify your benefits and book, we meet online for a comprehensive initial assessment and ongoing follow-ups — no commute and no waiting room.

My focus is digestive and gut health — IBS, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and SIBO — along with fatty liver (MASLD), high cholesterol, and prediabetes.

Other insurance options are available through Berry Street, and self-pay session rates are listed on the appointments page. I’m happy to help you find the best path before you book.

*Coverage varies by plan and is not guaranteed. Benefits are verified individually before your first appointment. This page is informational and not a guarantee of payment.

Ready to Use Your Benefits?

Verify your coverage and book a free discovery call. I’ll handle the benefit check so you can focus on feeling better.

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