date:Feb 20, 2023
The Biden Administration has approved the use of Medicaid funds to pay for fresh produce and nutrition counseling. The move aims to bolster preventative health measures and reduce costly medical interventions. Although food as medicine is gaining mainstream appeal, increasing access will be an uphill battle.
While the action has received some bipartisan support, opponents argue its an overreach for unproven science. They also claim that the existing federal food benefits program SNAP makes the