New York A07365 mandates medical assistance coverage for medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy for disease management.

A07365 amends the social services law to require medical assistance coverage for medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy. This coverage includes nutritional assessment, therapy, and counseling by certified professionals, and the provision of food ordered by a healthcare professional. It is intended for individuals with chronic conditions who have limited activities of daily living, provided there is federal financial participation. The commissioner of health must implement this act within 180 days of it becoming law.

New York A07365 mandates medical assistance coverage for medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy for disease management.

A07365 amends the social services law to require medical assistance coverage for medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy. This coverage includes nutritional assessment, therapy, and counseling by certified professionals, and the provision of food ordered by a healthcare professional. It is intended for individuals with chronic conditions who have limited activities of daily living, provided there is federal financial participation. The commissioner of health must implement this act within 180 days of it becoming law.