DHS Expected to Introduce Housing Stabilization Services
Posted on June 16, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
Minnesota will soon become the first state in the nation to including house stabilization as a new state Medicaid benefit for people with disabilities and seniors.
Including Housing Stabilization Services in Medicaid means that support for finding stable housing will soon become a part of health care. While this program is not focused on our settings, and there are several exclusions to eligibility, it may provide a new resource for individuals who have had challenges to have support and coaching to maintain residency.
Housing Stabilization Services include two main services:
Housing Transition Service:
- Helps people plan for, find and move into housing by:
- Developing an individualized housing plan
- Identifying and assisting in resolving barriers to accessing housing
- Supporting the person in applying for benefits to afford their housing
- Contacting prospective housing options for availability and information
- Supporting the person with tenant screening and housing assessment
- Helping to understand and negotiate a lease
- Identifying resources to cover moving expenses
- Ensuring the new living arrangement is safe and ready for move-in
Housing Sustaining Service
- Supports a person to maintain housing through:
- Prevention and early identification of behaviors that may jeopardize continued housing
- Assistance with the housing recertification processes
- Training on being a good tenant, lease compliance, and household management
- Supporting the person to understand and maintain income and benefits to retain housing
- Supporting the building of natural housing supports and resources in the community
- Housing sustaining services do not cover room and board
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