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District of Columbia’s Whole-Person Care Transformation 1115 Demonstration Waiver
On September 23, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved a five-year renewal of the District of Columbia’s 1115 demonstration waiver. This initiative includes provisions for addressing health-related social needs, such as nutrition services, as part of a broader whole-person care strategy.
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The approval highlights the ongoing federal trend of integrating social determinants of health, specifically nutrition and housing, into Medicaid managed care through Section 1115 demonstration authorities.
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