The Medicaid program will help support housing- and nutrition-related needs through a new Section 1115 demonstration opportunity. Section 1115 of the “Social Security Act” gives the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the power to undertake demonstration projects found by the Secretary to support the Medicaid program. The new Section 1115 demonstration considers several housing supports, including rent and utilities, housing transition navigation services, moving costs, medically necessary home accessibility modifications, and remediation services. The demonstration also includes guidance for integration with housing and homelessness services agencies. These partnerships are identified as essential to successfully implementing the new housing supports. The goal of the demonstration is to improve coverage, access, and health equity across Medicaid beneficiaries. Learn more about the demonstration here.
Related Content
Children’s Defense Fund Releases Report on Housing’s Impacts on Children
Children’s Defense Fund released a report, “The State of America’s Children,” that identifies housing and homelessness as key issues impacting child poverty. The report reveals that 1.1 million…
September 25, 2023Urban Institute Research Reveals Effects of Housing Costs on Teacher Attitudes and Turnover Rates
The Urban Institute has released research revealing the links between escalating housing costs and patterns of economic anxiety among teachers, particularly in high-cost urban areas. In addition to…
September 11, 2023New Research Explores Connections between Residential Segregation and Health
A new article published in Health Affairs examines the connections between residential segregation and health. The paper shares an overview of the history of segregation in the U.S., explains the…
August 28, 2023