Section 1115 Demonstration | dhcf - DC.gov
The District of Columbia received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on September 23, 2026, for a five-year renewal of its Whole-Person Care Transformation 1115 Demonstration Waiver. This initiative, effective October 1, 2026, continues the integration of health-related social needs, including specific proposals for nutrition services, into the District's Medicaid framework.
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The recent approval highlights the ongoing trend of states utilizing 1115 waivers to formalize 'food as medicine' interventions, such as nutrition counseling and medically tailored meals, as reimbursable Medicaid services.
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