Tentative Launch Date: Winter 2025
Type: HRSN Meal Benefit
State(s): Oregon
You will see the program type in FFD under the Plan Name
Member population:
The member population will be very small. Some of these members will receive MNT only and some will receive MTM and MNT.
RD Requirements:
Health Plan Credentialing | State Medicaid Enrollment | Foodsmart Credentialing Requirements |
Oregon Practitioner Credentialing/Recredentialing Application | Medallion Credentialing Application, Copies of CDR, license in home state and where pt resides, CV |
Benefits Overview:
There will be 2 programs:
HRSN MNT Only
HRSN MNT and MTM
Video Required
| # of Allowed Visits
| # of Allowed Units per Visit
| Schedule Cadence
| Billing Codes |
No | HRSN MNT Only- as clinically appropriate (visits for 1 year)
HRSN MNT and MTM- as clinically appropriate (visits for 1 year) | 4 units | Every 3-4 weeks or as clinically necessary | Initial: 97802 Follow Up: 97803 |
Nutriquiz Required | SNAP Required?
| Risk Assessment Required? |
Yes | Recommended if patient does not have | No |
Food Benefits:
Foodsmart Bucks | Foodboxes/MTM | Food Selection Instructions |
None | HRSN MNT and MTM- Up to 3 meals per day for up to 6 months | To qualify for meals the member must have a qualifying condition (see below) |
If you believe your member should qualify for MTM benefits and currently does not please have the member reach out to their CareOregon health plan.
FAQS:
What is a Qualifying Condition?
Below is a list of the medical and social risk factors, as well as the life transitions that qualify for getting medically tailored meal support:
Older adults (65+) with multiple chronic conditions, malnutrition risk, or safety concerns
Individuals with serious mental health or substance use disorders requiring ongoing treatment or recent inpatient care (last 12 months)
Members with severe, chronic, or life-threatening medical conditions requiring intensive or ongoing treatment
Members experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Members transitioning to dual Medicaid–Medicare eligibility
Members with a history of child welfare involvement or interpersonal violence (domestic, sexual, or psychological)
Pregnant or postpartum members (up to 12 months) with high-risk medical, nutrition, mental health, or social needs
Children under age 6 with health risks, family stress, or mental health concerns
Members with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities impacting daily functioning or housing stability
Members needing help with activities of daily living or eligible for long-term services and support (vascular dementia, Huntington’s disease, Muscular Dystrophy, Alzheimer’s, cerebral palsy, blindness, wheelchair dependence, pervasive developmental disorders, etc.)
Members with frequent emergency or crisis service use (2+ visits in 6 months)
Young adults with complex medical or behavioral health needs
Which Foodsmart programs would be helpful for this plan?
Sample Visit Topics:
Visit Number | Topics | Must Complete |
1 | Get to Know, NutriQuiz (baseline measurements + reminder to get lab work done), Food Insecurity Screening, Introduction to Foodsmart Program | Nutriquiz |
2 | SNAP application (if applicable |
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3 | MNT / Foodsmart Programing |
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4 | Connection to Community Resources | Retake NQ + Food Insecurity Screening in FFD.
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Please see the following link of Overview of Health Plans for info on all health plans.