More and more consumers can use their health insurance to buy fresh produce online and have it delivered to their homes, and now those who qualify can supplement that by using their SNAP/EBT cards online.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved Farmbox Direct’s healthcare initiative, FarmboxRx, to offer its fresh produce delivery nationwide to people whose health insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid plans, have this food benefit as part of the plan. That includes the Over the Counter, or OTC Network.

Read more: Health insurance, SNAP benefits can pay for produce online via FarmboxRx

More and more consumers can use their health insurance to buy fresh produce online and have it delivered to their homes, and now those who qualify can supplement that by using their SNAP/EBT cards online.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved Farmbox Direct&rsquo;s healthcare initiative, FarmboxRx, to offer its fresh produce delivery nationwide to people whose health insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid plans, have this food benefit as part of the plan. That includes the Over the Counter, or OTC Network.
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Tip of the Iceberg features conversations between members of the fresh produce industry and the editors of trade publications The Packer and PMG. Topics will include current events and provide insight into the opportunities and challenges for different segments of the industry today, including growers, marketers, wholesalers, foodservice operators, retailers and more.

Tip of the Iceberg features conversations between members of the fresh produce industry and the editors of trade publications The Packer and PMG. Topics will include current events and provide insight into the opportunities and challenges for different segments of the industry today, including growers, marketers, wholesalers, foodservice operators, retailers and more.

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