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Federal budget cuts may force some states to end meal delivery for Medicaid patients

WBUR | By Priyanka D McCluskey
Published September 17, 2026 at 2:45 AM MDT

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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Priyanka D McCluskey
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