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.
On Purpose: Building a Better, Stronger Future that is Truly Fair and Equal
On Purpose
Over the past month, I’ve been thinking a lot about the contributions of Black Americans and leaders in mental health – people like Dr. Joseph L. White, the “godfather of Black psychology,” and Dr. Beverly Greene, a pioneer in intersectional psychology.
A Conversation on Reparations with MAMH Governing Board Member Joseph D. Feaster, Jr.
Leading Change
Slavery is a shameful fact of American history, but the legacy of slavery is an ongoing injustice with present-day implications for the economic and social well being of Black Americans.
Developing a Qualified, Diverse Behavioral Health Workforce Is an Urgent Need
On Purpose
Despite being a leader in educating, training, and licensing a behavioral health workforce that is more robust than many states, Massachusetts is experiencing a shortage of qualified behavioral health providers.
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