Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Highlights Governor’s Proposed Budget Investments Using Healthy Meals to Support Better Health for Medicaid Recipients

The Shapiro administration has proposed a $900,000 budget investment to launch a pilot program providing medically tailored meals to Medicaid recipients with chronic, diet-sensitive health conditions. This initiative aims to improve patient health outcomes and reduce long-term healthcare costs by leveraging the expertise of dietitians to manage conditions through nutrition.