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West Virginia Code §9-5-35: Food is Medicine services under the Medicaid Program

West Virginia Legislature·October 8, 2026
West Virginia Code §9-5-35: Food is Medicine services under the Medicaid Program

This state legislation authorizes the use of nutrition-based interventions, known as Food is Medicine services, within the West Virginia Medicaid program. The policy aims to improve health outcomes for members with nutrition-related chronic diseases by covering services such as medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, and nutrition counseling.

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This statute represents a state-level policy implementation of the 'Food is Medicine' framework, specifically integrating these services into Medicaid managed care to reduce long-term healthcare costs.

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