Manatt Health September 26, 2022
Mandy Ferguson, Naomi Newman

With the prices of homes and rentals continuing to climb alongside already high rates of housing insecurity, access to basic, safe, and clean housing is at risk for many people with low incomes across the country. Recognizing the critical role stable housing plays in improving health and reducing health care costs, states are increasingly leveraging Medicaid to address the housing-related needs of members. One recent study found that access to safe, stable and affordable housing decreased Medicaid expenditures by 12 percent. States’ ability to pay for non-medical services—such as food or housing—with Medicaid dollars is limited by federal statute. However, states have a variety of tools to support the health-related social needs of their Medicaid beneficiaries including:

  • Leveraging Medicaid...

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