Supportive Services Transformation Fund for States Brief

This policy brief outlines a Supportive Services Transformation Fund (SSTF), a state financing strategy designed to expand supportive housing services for people with disabilities, complex health needs, and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The brief explains how SSTFs can fill gaps in Medicaid funding by supporting non-reimbursable services, provider capacity building, and program evaluation. It highlights successful implementations in Michigan and Nevada, demonstrating how targeted investments can improve housing stability, increase economic outcomes, reduce reliance on crisis systems, and create pathways to sustainable Medicaid financing.

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