Bill > S1403

This bill establishes and implements a Food and Health Pilot Program within the Massachusetts Office of Medicaid. The program will provide medically tailored nutrition services, including meals, food items, and nutritious food vouchers, to MassHealth enrollees diagnosed with certain health conditions that may be improved through these services. The program will be overseen by a Food and Health Pilot Research Commission, which will include experts in medically tailored nutrition services, as well as representatives from various state agencies and stakeholder organizations. The pilot will evaluate the impact of these nutrition services on factors such as healthcare costs, emergency department utilization, and clinical outcomes, and the findings will be reported to the legislature. The Office of Medicaid will develop a reimbursement methodology for the services provided through the pilot.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1403