WA HB2211

Medically tailored meals provided through the Department of Social and Health Services (Chapter 74.39A) and Health Care Authority (Chapter 74.09) must be delivered, to the extent possible, by Washington state-based nonprofit organizations

Meal vendors must comply with client nutrition care plans developed and approved by qualified medical professionals holding credentials under RCW 18.130.040

Meals must align with evidence-based nutritional guidelines, accommodate dietary needs, allergies, and cultural preferences, and prioritize local, whole foods or from-scratch preparation

Each meal must provide at least 500 calories and one-third of recommended dietary reference intakes for carbohydrates and protein as established by the National Academy of Medicine

"Medically tailored meal" is defined as a fresh or frozen meal designed by a qualified medical professional for treating one or more medical conditions