Community Catalyst’s new report – “Bringing Independence Home: Housing Related Provisions under Med
Medicaid home and community based services waivers have been an important source of funding to allow states to offer housing and related services for consumers receiving care at home. Six states have been at the forefront of offering these services – AL, CA, CT, LA, MN and WI – and offer important information and a helpful template for states, advocates, providers and plans interested in strengthening HCBS and improving access to housing supports.
In a new report released by Community Catalyst's Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation, lessons are shared from states using Medicaid home and community based service waivers. The positive outcomes from these interventions make a strong case that providing broad and effective housing supports for successful sustained living in the community can improve the health and quality of life for beneficiaries, and reduce costs. Given the growing body of evidence for positive outcomes and financial savings associated with housing and housing-related services, state advocates and policymakers should consider opportunities to expand access to housing-related supports.
Community Catalyst have also just recently hosted their webinar, “Aging in Place: Housing and Health Integration for Low-Income and Chronically Ill Seniors.” The timing of this webinar coincided with the recent release of a Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation issue brief that bears on this topic, Bringing Independence Home: Housing-Related Provisions Under Medicaid 1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Waivers. The recording of the webinar and slides are available.
To read the full report, click here.
A recording of that webinar can be accessed here.
To view a full list of publications released by Community Catalyst, click here.