Post Discharge Meals
Nutritious food is vital to the healing process and can be a major factor in keeping you from having to go back to the hospital.
Overview
Post discharge meals benefits
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Refrigerated
Ready to heat, eat and enjoy in minutes
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Medically tailored
Supports the needs of most common chronic conditions
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Choice of every meal, every delivery*
*Initial deliveries will have a variety of meals based on dietary preferences.
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Delivery to any address
No matter how remote
“Mom’s Meals continues to help me heal. After my surgery, I was told to stay off my feet. Thanks to the ease of your meals, ”- Happy Customer
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How it works
After you are discharged from an approved inpatient hospital or skilled nursing facility you will get a phone call from Mom's Meals to review the meal benefit and discuss delivery times.
Eligibility
As a member of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, you are eligible to receive two (2) meals per day for up to 14 days.
Meal delivery
Meals are delivered to your home at no cost, supporting your post-discharge nutritional needs by providing balanced meals to help you with a successful recovery.
Frequently asked questions
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is working together with Mom’s Meals to provide post discharge meals.
Members who have an approved medically necessary inpatient or skilled nursing facility stay will automatically be identified as eligible to receive post-discharge meals.
Mom’s Meals then will begin outreaching to the member to confirm delivery address and obtain any dietary restrictions and/or meal preferences.
Mom’s Meals will clearly state in their introduction that they are calling from Mom’s Meals on behalf of Blue Cross. Mom’s Meals may provide a call back number of 833-444-4038. You may also contact Mom’s Meal at 1- 866-204-6111, TTY: 711, Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time
Contact Mom’s Meal at 1-866-204-6111, TTY: 711, Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time
During the welcome call, you will discuss the first and ongoing deliveries, confirm your address, which transportation vendor will be used, review dietary needs and allergies, how to dispose of gel packs, and review how to store meals.
Delivery date and time is reviewed during your welcome call. The cooler is designed to be left safely on your doorstep throughout the day of delivery. You do not need to be present to accept the cooler or sign for it.
On average meals will be delivered within 24-72 business hours of the welcome call and will arrive via Mom’s Meals Delivery or via a third-party delivery such as FedEx or UPS. The meals come fully cooked and pre-packaged in a box with packing and cooler inserts. There will be one week worth of meals.
Yes, this benefit is available after each approved medically necessary inpatient or skilled nursing facility stay.
For more information contact Blue Cross Customer Service at 1-800-711-9865, TTY 711
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m to 8 p.m. Central Time
Support and Resources
Resources for nutritious planning & social community services
BlueCross thrive.
Nutritional tips and recipes for your mind and body.
findhelp
Connects people seeking help and verified social care providers that serve them. Explore their assortment of social network offerings including food resources.
MyPlate.gov
A resource to find your healthy eating style and build it throughout your lifetime.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Helps you get the food you need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Works to improve the health of low-income persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods.
Mom’s Meals® is an independent company that provides meals to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus (Blue Cross) Medicare Advantage plan members.
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