Medicaid Meal Deliveries Face Budgetary Review

Why it matters locally: Oregon's Medicaid program, known as the Oregon Health Plan, currently offers medically-tailored meal benefits to eligible members. Potential federal budget adjustments could necessitate a review of these services, impacting beneficiaries and the organizations that provide them across the state.

BOSTON – Some state Medicaid programs deliver meals designed to meet specific dietary requirements for their patients. Evidence indicates these programs contribute to patient recovery and reduce overall healthcare expenditures. Non-profit organizations, including Community Servings in Boston, prepare these specialized meals. Volunteers at Community Servings engage in the preparation of these medically-tailored meals. Upcoming federal budget adjustments may prompt states to assess the continuation of these meal delivery services.