Medicaid is a government health insurance program that can be used to offer services in supportive housing programs. Under the new Health Care Reform law, virtually all homeless people will be eligible, and can benefit from configuring supportive housing services to take advantage of Medicaid reimbursement. Consideration will be given to the administrative and data burdens inherited when a housing provider becomes eligible for reimbursement from Medicaid/medical assistance, as well as the benefits of delivering a flexible array of supports to maintain persons in their homes.

1. Medicaid Basics 2010 National Conference to End Homelessness Martha Knisley The Technical Assistance Collaborative www.tacinc.org

14. Matching Up Medicaid with SH Medicaid Clinical treatment – MH and SA Primary health and chronic health care Rehabilitation Option Tenancy supports and community integration