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FAQS
WHAT IS A REGISTERED DIETITIAN?
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)is a nutrition professional who has completed a certain number of schooling requirements, finished a supervised internship, and sat for a credentialing exam. RD/RDN's are considered the leading experts in the field of nutrition and abide by both a code of ethics and standard of care. A nutritionist without the RD credential is not obligated to adhere to the same educational and professional standards.
ARE THERE ANY REDUCED RATES AVAILABLE?
For those who meet criteria, a sliding scale fee structure is available. Please ask Kristen if interested in this avenue.
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DOES REAL NUTRITION TAKE?
All payments may be done via cash, check, and credit card. Many HSA and FSA cards can also be used for payment.
WILL MY HEALTH INSURANCE COVER NUTRITION SERVICES?
Currently, Kristen is an in-network provider with Regence Blue Shield, Premera Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliates, First Choice Health Network, and certain Kaiser Permanente plans. For all other insurance companies, Kristen can provide the necessary information to file an out of network claim with your insurance company for reimbursement. It is the responsibility of each client to know their benefits and if nutrition services will be covered. Clients are financially responsible for any uncovered services by insurance providers. For those wishing to use insurance benefits, you might need a relevant diagnosis made by a medical doctor that indicates the need for nutrition counseling. In your phone consult, Kristen can walk you through steps to obtain this referral.
WHAT IS A REGISTERED DIETITIAN?
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)is a nutrition professional who has completed a certain number of schooling requirements, finished a supervised internship, and sat for a credentialing exam. RD/RDN's are considered the leading experts in the field of nutrition and abide by both a code of ethics and standard of care. A nutritionist without the RD credential is not obligated to adhere to the same educational and professional standards.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEHEALTH SESSIONS?
In order to do telehealth (virtual sessions), clients must reside in one of the following states:
Washington, Arizona, California, Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, or Virginia.
The only other requirement is access to a private computer with microphone and video capabilities.
Insurance reimbursement is not always the same for telehealth. Individual clients need to verify telehealth benefits with their insurance company.
HOW MUCH DO NUTRITION SERVICES COST?
See the "services" page of this website for current costs of services. For services not listed here, Kristen will individualize cost based on needs.
ARE THERE ANY REDUCED RATES AVAILABLE?
For those who meet criteria, a sliding scale fee structure is available. Please ask Kristen if interested in this avenue.
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DOES REAL NUTRITION TAKE?
All payments may be done via credit or debit card. Many HSA and FSA cards can also be used for payment.
WILL MY HEALTH INSURANCE COVER NUTRITION COUNSELING?
Currently, Kristen is an in-network provider with Aetna, Regence Blue Shield, Premera Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliates, Lifewise, First Choice Health Network, Cigna, United Healthcare, and certain Kaiser Permanente plans. For all other insurance companies, Kristen can provide the necessary information to file an out of network claim with your insurance company for reimbursement. It is the responsibility of each client to know their benefits and if nutrition services will be covered. Clients are financially responsible for any uncovered services by insurance providers. For those wishing to use insurance benefits, you might need a relevant diagnosis made by a medical doctor that indicates the need for nutrition counseling. In your phone consult, Kristen can walk you through steps to obtain this referral.