Insurance Adds Food Coverage

What’s happening? “We’ve seen time and again, the lack of good and nutritional food causes members to get readmitted”  There is an increase in the number of insurance plans that pay for temporary meal deliveries and some are teaching people how to cook and eat healthier foods.

Why is this important? During the pandemic, Oscar Health, delivered fresh groceries to its plan members.

How will this be important? An un-politicized definition of nutritious foods is complicated. Hint: a green box labeled healthy, isn’t nutritious.

AP | Insurers add food to coverage menu as way to improve health