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Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking Medicaid 1115 Waiver Amendment to Enhance New York State’s Health Care System

New York State·October 7, 2026
Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking Medicaid 1115 Waiver Amendment to Enhance New York State’s Health Care System

New York State has received federal approval for a significant amendment to its Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration, which allocates nearly $6 billion in federal funding over three years. This initiative establishes Social Care Networks designed to integrate health and social services, specifically connecting high-need Medicaid members to critical nutrition and housing support.

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This announcement highlights the growing trend of states using 1115 waivers to address Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) by formally integrating nutrition and housing services into the Medicaid delivery system.

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