Food Is Medicine · Washington

Washington's path to covered nutrition.

Washington's Medicaid Transformation Project adds a full menu of nutrition supports as a health-related social needs benefit.

The Program

Apple Health HRSN Nutrition Supports (MTP 2.0)

Under the Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP 2.0), Washington's Health Care Authority received CMS approval to provide nutrition support services as a health-related social needs (HRSN) benefit within Apple Health (Medicaid).

The benefit covers a broad nutrition menu and is rolling out through 2026 in partnership with Area Agencies on Aging and other provider networks. Eligibility requires Apple Health enrollment, USDA-defined low or very low food security, and qualifying program participation or clinical criteria.

Nutrition services covered

  • Medically tailored meals
  • Nutrition counseling & education
  • Pantry stocking
  • Fruit & vegetable prescriptions
  • Short-term grocery provision
Source

Washington State Health Care Authority — Nutrition Supports

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