Why are hot or ready-to-eat meals generally disallowed purchases on the Healthy Benefits Plus card?
Answer
The benefit focuses on groceries prepared at home
A common restriction applied to the Healthy Benefits Plus benefit is the exclusion of prepared foods, such as meals that are hot or ready-to-eat typically found in deli or restaurant sections of a store. The fundamental purpose of this supplemental benefit is centered on supporting the purchase of raw or staple groceries that members will prepare themselves at home. By focusing on items requiring preparation, the program emphasizes nutritious cooking and limits spending on immediate consumption services typically associated with restaurants, which fall outside the defined scope of eligible groceries.
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