NY State 1115 Medicaid Waiver Program

Healthy meals, delivered with heart.

HeartMeals brings fresh, nutritious, medically tailored meals to the door of eligible New York Medicaid members — at no cost to you.

  • 100% free for eligible members
  • Delivered to your door
  • Nutritionist-designed menus
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Is HeartMeals for you?

If any of these sound like you or someone you care for, you may qualify — and it costs nothing to find out.

Enrolled in New York State Medicaid
Pregnant, or postpartum within the last 12 months
Managing diabetes, heart disease, or another chronic condition
Recently discharged from a hospital or care facility
Limited mobility or trouble getting to the store
Experiencing food insecurity

Not sure? Just call. It's free to ask, and we'll walk you through it.

Call (718) 307-4097

From hello to your front door.

Getting started is simple. We do the heavy lifting — you just answer the door.

Reach out

Call or message us. A real person answers your questions.

We check your eligibility

We confirm your Medicaid status through the approved care program. We handle the details.

Your menu is planned

Our nutrition team builds your meals around your health needs, household size, and food preferences.

Meals arrive weekly

Fresh, individually packed meals delivered right to your door, every week, like clockwork.

What's in the box.

Real, fresh food — planned around your health, your tastes, and your kitchen.

A fully prepared, ready-to-eat healthy meal

Ready-to-Eat Meals

Fully cooked, balanced meals. Just heat and enjoy — no prep, no cleanup stress.

A package of fresh produce, proteins, and pantry staples

Fresh Grocery Packages

Produce, proteins, and pantry staples chosen to fit your dietary plan, with room to cook your way.

A nutritionist planning a personalized weekly menu

Nutritionist-Designed Menus

Every menu is built under professional nutritional guidance to match medical dietary needs.

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Reliable Weekly Delivery

Carefully packed, safely transported, and handed to you with a smile.

All services are provided in alignment with approved care program guidelines and standardized eligibility criteria.

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Food made with care, not just compliance.

Real food, real kitchens

Meals are cooked fresh, not mass-produced — the kind of food you'd actually want on your table.

People who pick up the phone

Questions, changes, concerns — you'll always reach a real, friendly person who knows your name.

Respect for your preferences

Your cultural and dietary preferences are honored — every meal, every week.

Your questions, answered.

Here are the ones we hear most. For anything else, just call.

Yes — completely free for eligible Medicaid members under the NY State 1115 Medicaid Waiver program. You will never receive a bill from HeartMeals, and there are no hidden costs. If you qualify, it's covered.
No. Receiving meals through this program does not reduce or change your other Medicaid benefits. It's an added support, not a trade-off.
Eligibility is generally tied to health and life circumstances — like pregnancy, chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, a recent hospital stay, limited mobility, or trouble affording food. Being on Medicaid alone may not be enough, but the rules have more room in them than most people expect. The easiest way to know is to call — it takes a few minutes and costs nothing.
Yes — that's the whole point of "medically tailored." Our nutrition team plans your menu around your medical dietary needs, allergies, and personal preferences. Just tell us what you need when you call.
Meals are delivered once a week, on a regular day you can count on. They arrive fresh and individually packed — ready to refrigerate, heat, and enjoy throughout the week.
No problem — just tell us your situation and we'll work out a plan, like leaving the package in a safe spot or adjusting your delivery window. Our drivers pack everything carefully so your food stays fresh and safe.
Yes — anytime, with no penalty and no hard feelings. Going away for a week? Just let us know and we'll pause your deliveries until you're back.
Just call (718) 307-4097 — that's it. A friendly person will answer your questions, check your eligibility, and get things moving. No forms, no waiting rooms.

Hungry for a little help? We're here.

One phone call is all it takes to find out if you qualify.

Care coordinators and program representatives: contact us directly to discuss member referrals.

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