Marta frowned. “Special diet? I can barely afford regular diet.”
Two months later, Marta got a letter. Approved. Retroactive to six months. A check for $1,500 arrived—then $215 extra each month after. special diet allowance
The worker explained. “It’s not extra food. It’s extra money —up to $250 a month—if a doctor certifies you need a medically tailored diet. Lactose-free, gluten-free, low-sodium, high-protein, tube-feeding formulas… even organic if justified.” Marta frowned