New York A03207 mandates coverage for medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy for chronic disease management in managed care products.

New York A03207 amends the insurance law to require coverage for medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy for chronic disease management. Managed care products must include these services provided by certified dieticians, nutritionists, or medical doctors. Coverage is limited to ten meals per week for up to three months per chronic condition diagnosis. Renewal requires a new assessment and prescription. The coverage may be subject to deductibles, co-payments, and utilization reviews, provided they are not more restrictive than other health services.

New York A03207 mandates coverage for medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy for chronic disease management in managed care products.

New York A03207 amends the insurance law to require coverage for medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy for chronic disease management. Managed care products must include these services provided by certified dieticians, nutritionists, or medical doctors. Coverage is limited to ten meals per week for up to three months per chronic condition diagnosis. Renewal requires a new assessment and prescription. The coverage may be subject to deductibles, co-payments, and utilization reviews, provided they are not more restrictive than other health services.