The Social Care Backbone

Payers are embracing whole person care models and integrated delivery systems, and many are moving ahead with reimbursement policies to address health-related social needs (HRSNs). Since the changes in CMS Medicaid policy last year, there are now 18 states that reimburse for housing support services; 8 have nutrition support; 5 have employment support; 5 have medical respite; and 10 have infrastructure funding to support the implementation and delivery of new services (see Medicaid Waiver Tracker: Approved And Pending Section 1115 Waivers By State). In addition, 16 states have more waivers pending. (For a deep dive into the latest updates . . .