Apple Health (Medicaid) rulemaking

The agency is developing rules for Accountable Communities of Health (ACHs) to establish Community Care Hubs provided through the Washington State Health-Related Social Needs (HSRN) services program. Under the Washington State Section 1115 Medicaid Demonstration waiver, the HSRN services program allows qualifying Medicaid enrollees to receive evidence-based, non-medical services to address unmet, adverse social conditions that contribute to poor health. The Community Care Hubs provide community based care coordination, known as Social Care Support service, and support the delivery of other approved HRSN services.

The agency is developing rules to implement housing transition navigation services provided through the Washington State Health-Related Social Needs (HSRN) services program. Under the Washington State Section 1115 Medicaid Demonstration waiver, the HSRN services program allows qualifying Medicaid enrollees to receive evidence-based, non-medical services to address unmet, adverse social conditions that contribute to poor health. The housing transition navigation services program provides short-term assistance to remove barriers in order to obtain or maintain affordable housing. The agency is developing rules to implement rent/temporary housing services provided through the Washington State Health-Related Social Needs (HSRN) services program. Under the Washington State Section 1115 Medicaid Demonstration waiver, the HSRN services program allows qualifying Medicaid enrollees to receive evidence-based, non-medical services to address unmet, adverse social conditions that contribute to poor health. The rent/temporary housing benefit provides stable independent living situations for people transitioning out of institutional care or congregate settings who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Payment
may cover rent and/or short-term temporary stays for up to six months.