New York S01912 mandates medical assistance coverage for medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy for disease management.

New York S01912 amends the social services law to require medical assistance coverage for medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy. This includes nutritional assessment, therapy, and counseling by certified professionals, and provision of food as indicated by such assessments. The coverage is intended for individuals with chronic conditions who are limited in their daily activities, provided there is federal financial participation. The act takes effect 180 days after it becomes law.

New York S01912 mandates medical assistance coverage for medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy for disease management.

New York S01912 amends the social services law to require medical assistance coverage for medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy. This includes nutritional assessment, therapy, and counseling by certified professionals, and provision of food as indicated by such assessments. The coverage is intended for individuals with chronic conditions who are limited in their daily activities, provided there is federal financial participation. The act takes effect 180 days after it becomes law.