2026 Regular Session
SB 562
Establishing Food Is Medicine Program under Medicaid
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Bill overview
This bill creates a Food Is Medicine program within West Virginia’s Medicaid system. The program aims to improve the health of Medicaid members by providing nutrition-based interventions, such as counseling, medically tailored meals, and nutrition prescriptions. It prioritizes sourcing food from local West Virginia producers to support the local economy and access to healthy food.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Medicaid coverage for nutrition supports.
- Requires Medicaid managed care organizations to offer Food Is Medicine services.
- Specifies allowable services including nutrition counseling, medically tailored meals, and nutrition prescriptions.
- Encourages the use of locally grown food producers.
- Establishes a process for the Department of Human Services to oversee and implement the program.
- Defines program design to improve health outcomes for those with nutrition-related chronic diseases.
Who is affected
- Medicaid recipients in West Virginia
- Local food producers in West Virginia
- Managed care organizations participating in Medicaid
- The Department of Human Services
- The Bureau for Medical Services
Notable changes
- Introduces a new program within Medicaid to address nutrition-related health issues.
- Expands Medicaid coverage to include nutrition-based interventions.
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