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WV SB562
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Laura Wakim Chapman
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AI Summary
- Creates a "Food Is Medicine Program" under West Virginia Medicaid to address nutrition-related chronic diseases through covered nutrition supports and interventions
- Authorizes Medicaid managed care organizations to offer services including medically tailored meals, nutrition counseling, nutrition prescriptions, and grocery provisions for medically appropriate diets
- Requires prioritization of food grown or produced by local West Virginia farmers and food producers when feasible
- Directs the Bureau for Medical Services to provide implementation guidance and establish standards, reporting expectations, and quality measures for the program
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Establishing Food Is Medicine Program under Medicaid
Human Services
Last Action
To Finance
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/11/2026
Health and Human Resources1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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