Bill 118 s 2133, also known as the Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a demonstration program that would provide medically tailored, home-delivered meals to individuals with chronic illnesses.
The bill aims to improve the health outcomes of individuals with chronic illnesses by ensuring they have access to nutritious meals that are specifically tailored to their medical needs. By providing these meals directly to individuals in their homes, the bill seeks to address the nutritional needs of vulnerable populations and reduce healthcare costs associated with chronic illnesses.
Under the demonstration program outlined in the bill, eligible individuals would receive a specified number of medically tailored meals each week, delivered directly to their homes. These meals would be designed to meet the specific dietary requirements of each individual, as determined by their healthcare provider.
The bill also includes provisions for evaluating the effectiveness of the demonstration program, including assessing the impact of medically tailored, home-delivered meals on health outcomes and healthcare costs. This evaluation would help inform future decisions about the potential expansion of similar programs nationwide.
Overall, Bill 118 s 2133 aims to improve the health and well-being of individuals with chronic illnesses by providing them with access to medically tailored, home-delivered meals. By addressing the nutritional needs of vulnerable populations, the bill has the potential to reduce healthcare costs and improve health outcomes for those in need.