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Medicaid’s Social-Needs Waivers Reach Renewal With Their Federal Framework Already Rescinded
This article examines the precarious status of Medicaid Section 1115 waivers that previously funded housing and nutrition support services. It highlights that because the federal framework authorizing these non-medical programs was withdrawn in 2025, states now face significant hurdles in securing renewals for these initiatives.
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The article underscores a major shift in federal policy where CMS has moved away from approving or renewing 1115 waivers that include non-medical social determinants of health, such as nutrition services, forcing states to navigate a more restrictive regulatory environment.
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