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Medically Tailored Meals for Iowa
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Authorizations & Referrals
Activating home-delivered meal benefits for those who are food insecure and nutritionally at-risk in Iowa is easy, just follow the steps below.
Identify clients at risk for food or nutrition insecurity during the initial assessment/reassessment/change of status to trigger a home-delivered meal benefit to support a plan of care.
MCO WAIVER: AIDS/HIV, ELDERLY, HEALTH & DISABILITY
- Individual MCO ISP/authorization submitted to MCO internal care coordinator or to Mom’s Meals via email at intake@momsmeals.com or fax: 515-266-6120.
- 14 meals every week (2 meals per day) or up to 62 meals a month
- Oral Nutritional Supplements – two cans = 1 meal (S5170 UJ)
- Two codes are required S5170 UF, S5170 UG, S5170 UH, S5170 UJ
*all meals available with any of the meal codes
- In Lieu of Services (ILOS)
- Members can receive 2 meals a day, with 12 month authorization (2 x 6 months, varies by MCO) Code:S5170 SC. MCD waitlist follows waiver benefits. Check with your agency for more information or contact me at steve.houghton@momsmeals.com.
- Value Added Benefit (VAB)
- Varies by MCO.
- Iowa Stops Hunger – Maternal health benefit – diagnostic codes may be needed
PACE/AAA: OAA, SSA Block Grant, Other funding
Meals authorized on a service authorization form (SAF) listing number of meals authorized sent via mail at intake@momsmeals.com or fax: 515.266.6120.
- Benefit determined by the organization (minimum 10 meals every two weeks)
- No code required
Mom’s Meals intake team processes authorization and member receives meals within 5 business days. Meals will continue to be delivered until authorization end date or terminated by MCO/client or AAA/Pace or authorizing agency.
Note: Milk has been substituted with a cheese stick per the State Department of Aging
A cooler of fully-prepared, refrigerated meals will be delivered to the client's home - ready to heat, eat and enjoy within minutes.
Brochures & Handouts
At Mom's Meals, we take care of your clients as if they are part of our own family. Here are links to helpful brochures and handouts:
Current CE Courses
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Schedule an In-Service or Get in Touch With Your Mom's Meals Representative in Iowa
Hello, I’m Steve Houghton. I’ve worked in healthcare for over 20 years, specifically working directly with the HCBS/LTSS population since 2011. I’ve owned and operated a Joint Commission Accredited home healthcare agency that cared for all populations. I’m here to support you and your agency, please let me know what your needs are. I’m available via phone, webinar or in-person.
Email: steve.houghton@momsmeals.com
Phone: 1-866-825-6067
