Aetna partners with a vendor called Nations Market to coordinate this benefit. Nations Market has been creating and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to those in need. They provide meals in 40 states. 

How many meals can members have delivered?

14- two meals a day, for seven days.

What are the meal options? 

Each meal includes a chef-inspired entrée, such as pasta, stews and salads. They also feature fruit, vegetables and desserts. The menu is developed by registered dieticians, so all meals are low in sodium, fat, cholesterol and sugar, and high in vitamins and minerals. All meals are easily prepared, shelf-stable and frozen. 

Here’s how to use your meal benefit

 After you’re discharged from an inpatient hospital stay:

• Nations Market will call you. On the call, they’ll tell you about your meal benefit and discuss delivery time frames 

• You should start receiving your meals within 48 hours

•  FedEx or Nations Market will deliver your meals, depending on your location