Establishes a Food Is Medicine Program under Medicaid in West Virginia to improve health outcomes for Medicaid members with nutrition-related chronic.
The bill establishes a Food Is Medicine Program under Medicaid in West Virginia. It authorizes the use of nutrition-based interventions, such as medically tailored meals and nutrition prescriptions, to improve health outcomes and reduce medical costs for Medicaid members with nutrition-related chronic diseases. The program encourages partnerships with local food producers and community-based organizations. The Bureau for Medical Services will provide guidance and establish standards for program implementation.
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