800-798-5767
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CalOptima Health is the largest insurer in Orange County, California. The provider works with many companies and agencies to ensure clients can access essential services, including medically tailored meals (MTM). According to the official website of CalOptima Health, “CalOptima was founded by the community as a County Organized Health System that offers health insurance programs for low-income children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities.” LifeSpring Home Nutrition accepts MTM meal delivery orders from individuals insured by CalOptima and other popular health insurance plans. Many people benefit from taking advantage of meal delivery services.
CalOptima Health is an insurance provider in California. The plans offered by CalOptima provide medically tailored meals (MTMs) and other services as part of community support programs. CalOptima was created to ensure every individual in need has access to essential resources. MTMs and other meal delivery options improve the quality of life for many people in California.
CalOptima coverage focuses on providing services to vulnerable populations, including:
According to Cathleen Anthony, M.B.A., owner of LifeSpring Home Nutrition, “As a Company[,] we believe in offering the dignity of choice. We currently have contracts with Scan Health Plan, Independence at Home, Blue Shield of CA, CalOptima MSSP, PACE & CalAIM, Partners in Care Foundation, County of Riverside, County of Orange, Huntington Hospital, HSA and are starting CalAIM services with Kaiser in 2024.”
CalOptima offers coverage through various plans. According to the previously mentioned page on the CalOptima website, the insurer provides “coverage through three major programs:”
- Medi-Cal: ”California’s Medicaid Program for low-income children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities, offering comprehensive health care coverage”
- OneCare (HMO D-SNAP): “Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan for seniors and people with disabilities who qualify for both Medicare and Medi-Cal”
- Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly: “PACE for frail older adults, providing a full range of health and social services so seniors can remain living in the community”
The coverage for each person is dependent on their specific circumstances. Not all coverage plans offer home meal delivery services. Individuals interested in meal deliveries should contact their insurance provider to learn more about their coverage and benefits. LifeSpring Home Nutrition also provides information on additional community-based resources for disadvantaged individuals.
CalOptima Health was created to address the needs of communities around California, including a lack of access to nutritional foods. According to CalOptima Health, “We remove barriers that hold health back, supporting members in need with access to preventive care, housing services, food security and much more.” CalOptima Health addresses the needs of individuals in communities throughout Orange County using services provided by partnering with LifeSpring Home Nutrition and other companies.
Many people have unique food needs after undergoing medical treatment or experiencing a health concern. Individuals with a higher risk of certain medical conditions also benefit from MTMs. According to the Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews, “MTMs are designed by a nutritionist to meet the particular nutritional needs of patients according to their disease.” LifeSpring Home Nutrition has a registered dietician (RD) who works with clients and their healthcare providers to create a personalized meal plan. MTMs are often provided to individuals after returning from a hospital or nursing home. Weekly tailored meals meet their nutritional needs and provide a positive social connection.
The California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative offers medically tailored meals as one of its benefits to individuals who need additional nutritional support. According to the CalAIM page on the CalOptima Health website, the benefits “[p]rovides members with medically tailored meals or groceries following discharge from a hospital or nursing home to meet their unique dietary needs.” Individuals may qualify for CalAIM MTM referrals depending on their circumstances. LifeSpring Home Nutrition often works with healthcare providers and individuals covered by CalAIM.
Medi-Cal benefits may also include:
People taking advantage of these benefits often have one or more health conditions affecting their ability to prepare, eat, and clean up after meals. Seniors, pregnant people, and individuals with health concerns may benefit from specialized diets. MTMs are available to individuals transitioning from residential or hospital care. Weekly meal deliveries reduce physical and psychological stress by providing people with balanced, delicious, and nutritious meals.
Many people are referred to LifeSpring Home Nutrition from CalOptima Health for MTMs and other meal delivery services. Many people do not have the time to sit on hold with their insurance provider to try and determine eligibility. LifeSpring Home Nutrition assists people by guiding them through the process of getting qualified for meal delivery services.
CalOptima Health is an excellent provider of community support, connecting people with the services they need to build healthier lives. According to Cathleen Anthony, “We love partnering with CalOptima because of the thoughtfulness in which ‘they’ serve not only ‘their’ members but ‘their’ employees and vendors as well.” Individuals in Orange County benefit from CalOptima and other community support services and insurance providers.
CalOptima Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare coverage in California. LifeSpring Home Nutrition provides meal delivery services to qualifying individuals covered by CalOptima Health and other health plans. To learn more about how to access our services, contact us today at (800) 798-5767.
