LAC 50:XXI.8317. Home Delivered Meals

A. The purpose of home delivered meals is to assist in meeting the nutritional needs of an individual in support of the maintenance of self-sufficiency and enhancing the quality of life. B. Up to two nutritionally balanced meals per day may be delivered to the home of an eligible participant who is unable to leave his/her home without assistance, unable to prepare his/her own meals, and/or has no responsible caregiver in the home. C. Each meal shall provide a minimum of one-third of the current recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for the participant as adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture. The provision of home delivered meals does not provide a full nutritional regimen. D. Medically tailored meals (MTMs) may be delivered to participants with chronic conditions when discharging from the hospital and/or nursing facility. In addition, participants will receive nutritional guidance to support healthy food choices for their third meal and snacks.