Approved as to Form and Legality
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City Attorney's Office
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 90 5 3 5 C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBERS TREV A REID
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OJF AB 1975 (BONTA, D.) WHICH WOULD
MEDICALLY SUPPORTIVE FOOD AND NUTRITION INTERVENTIONS
WHEREAS, AB 1975, as proposed by Banta, D., recognizes the critical role of nutrition ' in promoting health and well-being among Medi-Cal beneficiaries; and WHEREAS, the bill aims to address food insecurity and nutritional deficiencies by integrating medically supportive food and nutrition interventions into Medi-Cal services; and WHEREAS, AB 1975 seeks to establish the Medically Supportive Food and Nutrition Program within the Department of Health Care Services to provide eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries with access to nutritious food and dietaiy support; and WHEREAS, the bill emphasizes evidence-based approaches to improving health outcomes through dietary interventions tailored to the medical needs of individuals enrolled in Medi-Cal; and
WHEREAS, AB 1975 promotes collaboration among healthcare providers, nutnt10n experts, and community organizations to enhance access to healthy food options and nutritional counseling for Medi-Cal beneficiaries; and
WHEREAS, the integration of medically supportive food and nutrition interventions into Medi-Cal aligns with efforts to reduce healthcare disparities and improve overall health outcomes for vulnerable populations; and
\VHEREAS, the bill supports preventive healthcare strategies by addressing root causes of chronic conditions linked to inadequate nutrition and food insecurity; and WHEREAS, AB 1975 recognizes the economic and social benefits of investing in nutrition focused healthcare initiatives that enhance the quality of life and reduce healthcare costs; now, therefore, be it