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Medicare Home-Delivered Meals Program for Post-Discharge Patients

This bill establishes a pilot program to provide medically tailored home-delivered meals to Medicare patients after hospital discharge. The aim is to improve health outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions, with no out-of-pocket costs for eligible individuals. The program targets those with specific diet-impacted diseases and limitations in daily activities, who are not receiving similar benefits from other programs.
Key points
Eligible Medicare patients, meeting specific health and social criteria, can receive free, medically tailored meals delivered to their homes after hospital discharge.
The 6-year program will involve at least 40 hospitals responsible for screening patients, providing meals, and offering medical nutrition therapy.
The initiative seeks to enhance patient health, decrease readmission rates, and lower overall healthcare costs, without imposing deductibles or copayments on beneficiaries.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5439
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Process start date: 2025-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5439.

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 2025-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Eligible Medicare patients, meeting specific health and social criteria, can receive free, medically tailored meals delivered to their homes after hospital discharge.
  • The 6-year program will involve at least 40 hospitals responsible for screening patients, providing meals, and offering medical nutrition therapy.
  • The initiative seeks to enhance patient health, decrease readmission rates, and lower overall healthcare costs, without imposing deductibles or copayments on beneficiaries.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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