Missouri HB2355 establishes a waiver for the MO HealthNet program to provide nutrition services for participants with chronic diseases.

Missouri HB2355 amends Chapter 208 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new section, known as the "Food is Medicine Act." This act mandates the Department of Social Services to apply for a Section 1115 demonstration waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The waiver aims to implement the "Food is Medicine" program, which will offer nutritional support to MO HealthNet participants with nutrition-related chronic diseases.

Missouri HB2355 establishes a waiver for the MO HealthNet program to provide nutrition services for participants with chronic diseases.

Missouri HB2355 amends Chapter 208 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new section, known as the "Food is Medicine Act." This act mandates the Department of Social Services to apply for a Section 1115 demonstration waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The waiver aims to implement the "Food is Medicine" program, which will offer nutritional support to MO HealthNet participants with nutrition-related chronic diseases.