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Using Medicaid to Finance and Deliver Services in Supportive Housing: Challenges and Opportunities
Behavioral health authorities and community behavioral health organizations are increasingly examining ways to meet the needs of individuals with mental illnesses (MI) and/or substance use disorders (SUD). Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is a cost-effective, evidence-based intervention that addresses the need among many individuals, providing permanent affordable housing and community-based, person centered services. As states increase their PSH capacity, they are also seeking to leverage Medicaid as a cost-effective source to finance and deliver the services component of PSH. This paper discusses the policy context driving the inclusion of more integrated PSH options within state and local behavioral health authorities, and builds on recent federal guidance regarding Medicaid reimbursement for housing-related services. State behavioral health authorities, Medicaid agencies and organizations serving people with MI and/or SUD each play a critical role working together to identify, pay for, and implement these types of services.
Related Topics
- Behavioral Health
- Financing
- Housing Support
- Policy
- Treatment Models