The White House wants CMS and private insurers to address food insecurity: 5 things to know

Becker's Healthcare September 27, 2022
Rylee Wilson

The Biden Administration unveiled a five-point plan to address hunger, nutrition and health Sept. 27. The White House wants Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers to play a role in solving food insecurity and food related illness. Here are five things to know about the proposal:

1. The Biden administration supports legislation to pilot food-as-medicine Medicare programs. Food-as-medicine, including medically-tailored meals and produce prescriptions, have been tested in Medicaid programs. The administration plans to expand these Medicaid tests and supports legislation to bring this coverage to traditional Medicare.
2. The White House wants to see Medicaid and Medicare coverage of nutrition and obesity counseling. Medicaid covers these services in many, but not all, states. These services are only covered for...

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