Policy and Advocacy
Impact of Medicaid Work Requirements for Unhoused People
Medicaid is a vitally important health insurance program for people experiencing homelessness and the health care providers who serve them. In 2023, over half (55%) of nearly 1 million Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) patients were insured through Medicaid. The program covers a wide range of health care services (such as hospital care and
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Protect Medicaid – Letter to Congress
We sent this letter to Congress to show our community’s strong support for Medicaid, as it funds around half of all patients receiving care at Health Care for the Homeless programs. Thank you to everyone who signed this letter for helping us urge Congressional leadership to protect the Medicaid expansion program. The letter’s key points
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Fact Sheet: Health Insurance at HCH Programs 2023
Improving health depends on accessing health care services and engaging in appropriate treatment. People experiencing homelessness have higher rates of chronic medical conditions, acute illnesses, and behavioral health issues compared to their housed counterparts, which contributes to poor health and earlier mortality. This population also experiences greater barriers to accessing care because they tend not
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