This bill amends Title 38 of the United States Code to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide produce prescriptions as a recognized medical service. This new provision aims to address diet-related chronic conditions among veterans by improving their access to nutritious food. A "produce prescription" is defined as a service where the VA provides or refers a veteran to receive a benefit, such as a voucher or debit card , specifically for the purchase of fruits and vegetables. This program targets veterans who are both food-insecure and suffer from a diet-related chronic condition, with the goal of improving their health outcomes.
This bill amends Title 38 of the United States Code to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide produce prescriptions as a recognized medical service. This new provision aims to address diet-related chronic conditions among veterans by improving their access to nutritious food. A "produce prescription" is defined as a service where the VA provides or refers a veteran to receive a benefit, such as a voucher or debit card , specifically for the purchase of fruits and vegetables. This program targets veterans who are both food-insecure and suffer from a diet-related chronic condition, with the goal of improving their health outcomes.