Requires NJ FamilyCare coverage for healthy food prescriptions for certain enrollees.

Summary

The proposal requires NJ FamilyCare to cover food prescriptions written by health‑care providers for eligible enrollees. It also creates a Healthy Corner Store and Retail Pharmacy Program that gives grant money to small food retailers and pharmacies in low‑ and moderate‑income areas, provided they accept SNAP/WIC benefits and become NJ FamilyCare providers. The aim is to improve nutrition and lower obesity‑related health costs.

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