Update on Medicaid Section 1115 Waivers
The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) released an update on Medicaid Section 1115 waivers, highlighting recent approvals focused on continuous eligibility and health-related social needs. The report notes that several waivers addressing housing and nutrition services were approved in the final month of the previous administration to improve health outcomes and reduce medical costs.
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This update confirms that while the federal framework for social needs has shifted, states continue to utilize 1115 authority to integrate nutrition and housing supports into their Medicaid programs to address social determinants of health.
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