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MO SB1075
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates the "Food is Medicine Act" requiring the Department of Social Services to apply for a Section 1115 demonstration waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Establishes a nutrition support program through MO HealthNet targeting participants with nutrition-related chronic diseases to improve health outcomes and reduce medical care needs
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Covered nutrition services include case management, nutrition counseling, meals or pantry stocking, nutrition prescriptions, and grocery provisions
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Requires the MO HealthNet division to prioritize community-based organizations and local growers when purchasing food for nutrition prescriptions
Legislative Description
Creates the "Food is Medicine Act"
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
3/4/2026