A2451

Requires Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare to provide medically tailored nutrition services for certain enrollees.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2451 mandates Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare to cover medically tailored nutrition services for enrollees with specific health conditions.

New Jersey A2451 requires Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare to provide medically tailored nutrition services for enrollees diagnosed with conditions such as congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or renal disease. These services include medically tailored meals, medically tailored foods, nutritious food subsidies, and medical nutrition therapy. The services are designed by dieticians or licensed nutritionists as part of a treatment plan to address the enrollees' medical conditions.

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Where it stands

Current
Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee