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Consideration of different reimbursement rates for specialized meals
2:20:46
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Council Member Crystal Hudson inquires about the possibility of different reimbursement rates for meals that meet cultural needs and the needs of those with specific health conditions. Director Jacques Jiha indicates that OMB will discuss this with DFTA and review the cost variances accordingly.
- Hudson asks if OMB has considered permitting different reimbursement rates for meals that meet cultural needs and the needs of those with specific health conditions.
- Jiha commits to discussing this with DFTA and reviewing the cost variances.
- Hudson emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs for different types of meals and their associated costs in future discussions.
Crystal Hudson
2:20:46
We're we like an openness to continued discussion, so I'll take that.
2:20:52
Has OMB considered permitting a different reimbursement rate for meals that meet the cultural needs and the needs of those with specific health conditions which typically cost more than an average meal?
Jacques Jiha
2:21:05
Again, we will have discussion with DFTA
Crystal Hudson
2:21:09
and
Jacques Jiha
2:21:09
see the difference in terms of the variance in terms of costs.
Francesco Brindisi
2:21:15
Yeah.
Jacques Jiha
2:21:15
And we'll review accordingly.
Crystal Hudson
2:21:18
Okay.
2:21:19
I'll be sure to follow-up.
2:21:20
But I just want to make sure that we're also, as part of that conversation, thoroughly understanding the the needs for different types of meals and the costs that are associated with that.
2:21:31
Thank you.
2:21:31
Thank you, chairs.