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California’s CalAIM Program Sends Free ‘Medically Tailored’ Meals to Medi-Cal Enrollees, Including Undocumented Immigrants With Existing Coverage

Political.org·November 1, 2026
California’s CalAIM Program Sends Free ‘Medically Tailored’ Meals to Medi-Cal Enrollees, Including Undocumented Immigrants With Existing Coverage

California's CalAIM program provides free medically tailored meals to eligible Medi-Cal enrollees to help manage chronic health conditions. These meals are approved by registered dietitians following a nutritional assessment and provider referral, with the goal of improving health outcomes and reducing hospitalizations.

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The article highlights the intersection of 'food is medicine' policy and state-level healthcare eligibility, noting that the program relies on dietitian-approved meal plans to address chronic disease while sparking debate over public funding and cost-effectiveness.

By Margaret Pierce·Read original article on Political.org
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