Eligibility

Who qualifies for free healthy meals in New York?

Many New York Medicaid members can get healthy meals or groceries delivered at no cost. Whether you qualify is decided by your Medicaid health plan, not by us. Here is what usually matters, in plain words.

You may qualify if

You live in New York City and have Medicaid (most Medicaid managed care plans take part).
You have a health need where better food can help, for example diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, cancer care, HIV, a recent hospital stay, or pregnancy.
Or you have trouble getting enough healthy food at home.

What the health plan looks at

Your plan checks that you are an active member and that a food benefit fits your health needs. Some plans also ask a few questions about your food and living situation. The decision and the number of meals are up to the plan.

What it does not need

No cost to you if you qualify.
Asking does not change your Medicaid.
We never ask for your Social Security number.
You do not need to know your plan's rules: we check them for you.

How to find out

Fill in the short form or call us. We call you back, check with your health plan, and tell you the answer. If you qualify, we send the referral and the food provider sets up delivery to your home.

Check if you qualify

It takes about 2 minutes. We call you back.

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