Relates to medical assistance coverage for medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy for the purpose of disease management

This bill requires most health insurance plans in New York to cover medically tailored meals and nutrition therapy provided by certified dietitians, nutritionists, or doctors. It specifically applies to people diagnosed with chronic conditions like cancer, diabetes, or Alzheimer's disease, limiting coverage to 10 meals per week for up to three months per diagnosis. Insurance plans must pre-approve meal vendors and cover services without cost-sharing that is more restrictive than other chronic disease treatments. The law ensures coverage for these services as part of managing chronic conditions, without reducing existing benefits.