Bill > A07365

This bill amends the New York social services law to require medical assistance coverage for medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy as a means of managing chronic health conditions. Specifically, the bill defines "medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy" as nutritional services including assessment, therapy, and counseling provided by a certified dietician or nutritionist, along with food recommendations that are ordered by a healthcare professional within their legal scope of practice. These services are intended to help individuals with chronic conditions who have limitations in their daily activities. The coverage is contingent upon federal financial participation in the service costs. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, and in the interim, the health commissioner is directed to develop necessary regulations to implement the new coverage requirement. This legislation aims to support patients with chronic health conditions by providing nutritional support as a medically recognized treatment approach.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7365