Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the prescription produce program…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the prescription produce program (PPR) will incentivize the purchase of fruits and vegetables for low-income persons who receive medical assistance under a state plan. Medical providers will propose referrals for produce prescriptions to the diabetes prevention and control (DP & c) department for patients who screen positive and have a documented diagnosis of food insecurity. Providers will propose a prescription to DP & c for eligibilty verification and review. DP & c will verify eligibility and, when appropriate, write prescriptions for produce that can be redeemed at participating local stores or may elect to receive curated produce boxes from a local farm. Each prescription will allow for the purchase of $45-$90 of f/v per month depending upon household . Participants will receive 3 months of vouchers at a time that can be redeemed once per month. Additional refills (vouchers) will be distributed quarterly. In order to renew the prescription, patients will a follow up appointment with their provider for 6 months after their initial visit for a chronic care/preventative care appointment. The anticipated impact of this project is an increase in healthcare utilization for the purpose of preventative care rather than treatment of acute issues. Improvements in food security are anticipated as well and reported increases in consumption of fruits and vegetables.