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“Food as Medicine” means some Medicaid and Medicare plans cover diet.

Last updated: November 27, 2024 2:28 pm
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As the holiday season approaches, stories of charitable donations and feeding the less fortunate often dominate the headlines. However, a lesser-known practice gaining traction is health insurers providing food to individuals in need as a preventive measure to reduce future medical costs.

The “Food is Medicine” movement, also known as “Food as Medicine,” focuses on the tangible benefits of providing medically tailored meals to individuals with diet-sensitive conditions. Research conducted by Tufts University revealed that this approach could result in annual savings of $13.6 billion by preventing hospitalizations and other medical issues among the 6.3 million Americans affected.

A Food is Medicine Landscape Survey highlighted the link between poor diet and various health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer. It emphasized the financial strain on federal programs like Medicare and Medicaid due to the prevalence of these illnesses, underscoring the importance of improving dietary intake for both health and cost implications.

Since 2020, Medicare Advantage plans have been authorized to offer additional benefits, including food assistance. According to KFF, 72 percent of MA plans offered meal benefits such as delivery services in 2024, with a higher percentage among “special needs plans.” However, individuals opting for traditional Medicare must seek food or nutritional assistance independently.

In 2023, states began utilizing Medicaid funds for food-related programs like grocery vouchers and nutritional counseling. This initiative garnered bipartisan support and saw implementation across states like Massachusetts and Arkansas, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

Despite the well-intentioned efforts, concerns regarding the misuse of funds have been raised. An investigation by STAT News uncovered instances where companies delivering medically tailored meals to Medicaid recipients provided unhealthy, sodium-laden meals instead. Conversely, companies like Foodsmart have developed telenutrition platforms to offer personalized nutritional guidance to Medicaid patients.

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One organization that exemplifies both ethical and economic considerations in the “food as medicine” movement is “God’s Love We Deliver” based in New York. This organization provides medically-tailored meals to individuals in need, aligning with the core principles of the Food is Medicine initiative.

Overall, the integration of food as a preventive measure in healthcare reflects a shift towards a more holistic approach to wellness, acknowledging the vital role of nutrition in maintaining good health and reducing healthcare costs in the long run.

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