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Meal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts?

Sep 26, 2026 · Priyanka D McCluskey

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Meal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts?
Volunteers prepare food at Community Servings, a Boston nonprofit that produces medically-tailored meals.
Volunteers prepare food at Community Servings, a Boston nonprofit that produces medically-tailored meals.

Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it.

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