Easily Connect Your Patients to Nutritious Meals
At Tangelo, we know that food is medicine. For patients managing chronic conditions, access to healthy, medically tailored meals can make a world of difference. That’s why we’ve made it easier than ever for healthcare providers and case managers to refer eligible patients to our program with our new Patient Referral Form.
Who Is Eligible?
Many Medicaid and Medi-Cal patients qualify for Tangelo’s medically tailored meal program. If you have patients struggling with accessing proper nutrition to manage their health conditions, they may be eligible.
Participating Health Plans & Counties
California
✔ Contra Costa County – Contra Costa Health Plan
✔ Riverside County – Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)
✔ San Bernardino County – Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)
✔ Ventura County – Gold Coast Health Plan
✔ Los Angeles County – Blue Shield California Promise
✔ San Diego County – Blue Shield California Promise
North Carolina
✔ Beaufort, Bertie, Chowan, Edgecombe, Halifax, Hertford, Martin, Northampton, Pitt Counties
Participating health plans: AmeriHealth Caritas, Healthy Blue, Trillium, United Healthcare, WellCare of NC
Qualifying Health Conditions
Patients may qualify if they are managing or at risk for conditions such as:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure (Hypertension)
- Heart disease
- Obesity
- Kidney disease
- Cancer
- Other diet-related conditions
If you’re unsure about eligibility, refer them—we’ll handle the rest!
How It Works: A Seamless Referral Process
With just a few clicks, you can help your patients access nutritious meals that support their treatment plan.
- Refer a Patient – Fill out a simple referral form in minutes.
- We Verify Eligibility – Our team checks their health plan coverage.
- We Deliver Meals – Patients receive medically tailored meals at home.
- We Track Impact – Monitor engagement and health improvements.
Refer a Patient Now
Why Medically Tailored Meals Matter
Proper nutrition can be a powerful tool in managing chronic diseases. Tangelo’s meal program is backed by clinical research and has shown significant health benefits for participants:
📉 93% reduction in hospital readmissions
💙 33% decrease in chronic disease risk
📊 40% of participants reported weight loss (average: 11.5 lbs)
✅ $1,991 projected healthcare savings per participant
See the Data
Make Nutrition Part of Your Patient Care Strategy
Tangelo is designed to fit seamlessly into your practice with:
✅ Simple referrals – Takes just a few minutes
✅ No cost to providers or patients – Covered by participating health plans
✅ Ongoing support & tracking – We monitor patient participation and provide updates
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