Establishes the "Food is Medicine NJ Pilot Program" in DHS; appropriates $5,000,000.
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This bill establishes the "Food is Medicine NJ Pilot Program" within the Department of Human Services, allocating $5 million to address diet-related chronic diseases in New Jersey. The program will provide medically tailored meals and produce prescriptions to Medicaid recipients with complex chronic conditions, aiming to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. It draws inspiration from successful programs like Massachusetts’ Food is Medicine Massachusetts (FIMMA).
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