Using Medicaid to Pay for Services in Permanent Supportive Housing: Steps for CoC Leads to Get Started

The Homeless Systems and Continuums of Care have been focused on engaging mainstream resources. This “How To” guide offers a framework and concrete strategies for programs and COCs to consider Medicaid funding to sustain and expand their capacity in supportive housing.

This publication was co-authored with the National Alliance to End Homelessness and Technical Assistance Collaborative.

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