AJMC November 11, 2024
Brooke McCormick

Key Takeaways

  • The 2023 PIT Count showed a 7.4% increase in veteran homelessness, with unsheltered veterans accounting for most of the rise.
  • VA programs like HUD-VASH and SSVF, including TFA, are crucial in reducing veteran homelessness and improving housing stability.
  • A study found TFA cost-effective, enhancing stable housing days and QALYs, with ICERs of $22,676 per QALY and $35.91 per day.
  • Future research should assess cost-effectiveness of housing interventions among veteran subpopulations with specific comorbidities.

The US government is tackling veteran homelessness through housing programs. A recent study found that temporary financial assistance (TFA) through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program is associated with positive health effects and lower health care costs.

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