VNS Health Total: Meals (Post-Discharge)
Your loved one can have meals delivered to their home after discharge from an acute inpatient hospital.
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Your loved one is covered for 28 meals over 2 weeks, up to 3 inpatient hospital visits a year.
Typically these are delivered in 2 boxes of 7 meals per week (14 meals per week, 28 total for 2 weeks), and contain a combination of meals chosen by your loved one. These are predominantly lunch and dinner meals, though generally at least one breakfast entree is also included.
Over one-third of patients are malnourished during the time of hospital admission, which increases readmissions and results in longer hospital stays. Home-delivered meals for post-discharge patients lower readmission rates, manage gaps in care, and improve outcomes.
Additionally, after post-discharge meal benefits are completed, your loved one can continue purchasing meals through private pay or supplemental benefits such as those offered through managed long-term care, Flex/OTC & Grocery Cards, LTSS (Medicaid), Aid & Attendance (VA), or other state support programs. This can help your loved one maintain a healthy diet, combat common chronic conditions, and reduce visits to healthcare providers.
For you and your loved one, the benefits of post-discharge meals provide peace of mind, the energy needed to heal, and the convenience of meals delivered right at home.
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Helpful is an app to make caregiving easier. We integrate your loved one’s insurance benefits, medical records and caregiving guides into an immediate, accessible and user-friendly experience. Helpful supports your care needs by eliminating administrative tasks and providing technology to support your caregiving experience.
