This issue brief is intended to provide public health authorities, emergency response systems, and ACS program administrators with an operational framework that will improve the quality of care at ACS programs and promote longer-term stability for vulnerable people. Download Document (PDF)
People experiencing homelessness have significant health care needs and use hospitals at higher rates and for longer periods of time than their housed counterparts. Download Document (PDF)
Nearly 15 million low-income Americans gained access to health insurance because of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) Medicaid expansion—many gaining coverage for the first time. View Blog (Link)
The President’s FY2021 budget proposal calls for steep funding cuts and punitive policy measures to be applied to many social safety net programs. Below is an overview of changes proposed to programs relevant to the HCH community. Download Document (PDF)
Fiscal Year 2021 President’s Budget Analysis Read More >>
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews, Docket No. SSA-2018-0026, RIN 0960-AI27 Download Document (PDF)
Comments on SSA’s Proposed Rule to Increase Disability Reviews Read More >>
Medicaid covers over half of all patients at HCH programs and is the most common insurance program for people experiencing homelessness. If Medicaid is funded using a block grant, states will be forced to reduce services, limit enrollment, and/or lower payment rates to providers when more people need care. “States would lose billions in Medicaid
Statement: National HCH Council Opposes CMS Medicaid Block Grants Read More >>
Funding Status of Programs Supporting the Health Care for the Homeless Community Download Document (PDF)
Final Funding Levels for Fiscal Year 2020 Read More >>
We are strongly opposed to this proposed rule and urge the Administration to withdraw it from consideration. We believe these changes will perpetuate poverty and homelessness, negatively impact health outcomes, and violate human rights. Download Document (PDF)
Comments on USDA’s Cat E Rule to Restrict SNAP/Food Stamp Benefits Read More >>
