MAMH Blog
MassHealth Programs Will Help Those Experiencing Homelessness and Housing Insecurity
Feb 21, 2023
Individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity now have new resources and coverage options available through Massachusetts’ Medicaid program, MassHealth.
Generally, due to federal statute, most state Medicaid agencies are limited on what housing and nutritional services they can provide directly as a Medicaid benefit. However, state Medicaid agencies like MassHealth can use various strategies, such as Section 1115 waivers, to provide them with some flexibility in providing housing assistance. The new resources include new programs like the Mitigating the Cost of Housing Program, expansions of existing programs like the Flexible Services Program and the Community Support Program, and new continuous coverage options for individuals experiencing homelessness.
For more information about these initiatives, please see our Program Summary here.
Winners Announced in the 2026 Mental Health Art Contest
News
MAMH's annual Mental Health Matters: Student Expression Contest - now in its sixth year - welcomes artwork and written submissions from students across the state.
Black History Month: Celebration as an Act of Solidarity
On Purpose
At MAMH, our celebration of Black History Month is an act of solidarity with those who honor the contributions of Black Americans, recognize the horrors of slavery and Jim Crow, and condemn the racism that still permeates our social, economic, and political systems.
A Brief History: Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller
Education
There are many subtitles to his story: first Black psychiatrist; pioneer scientist in Alzheimer’s research; accomplished neurologist, pathologist, and teacher; grandchild of people enslaved in the United States; immigrant from Liberia; and husband and father.
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