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Pilot Program: Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals for Hospital Patients

This pilot program aims to assess the impact of providing specially prepared home-delivered meals to individuals recently discharged from hospitals with specific health conditions. If successful, this could mean that in the future, people with health issues might receive nutritional support at home, potentially improving their well-being and reducing the need for re-hospitalizations.
Key points
Hospitals will be able to provide specially prepared home-delivered meals to patients with specific diseases who were recently hospitalized.
The program will run for 3 years and involve at least 20 hospitals in at least 10 different states to evaluate the meals' impact on health and care costs.
Qualified individuals will receive at least two meals per day for a minimum of 12 weeks, along with dietitian support.
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Print number: 117_HR_5370
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Process start date: 2021-09-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Pilot Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5370.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals will be able to provide specially prepared home-delivered meals to patients with specific diseases who were recently hospitalized.
  • The program will run for 3 years and involve at least 20 hospitals in at least 10 different states to evaluate the meals' impact on health and care costs.
  • Qualified individuals will receive at least two meals per day for a minimum of 12 weeks, along with dietitian support.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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