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Is housing a form of health care? A Washington program says it is
Apple Health and Homes has distributed $41M from Medicaid to shelter and support those with behavioral or other health issues.
Apple Health and Homes has distributed $41M from Medicaid to shelter and support those with behavioral or other health issues.
But they disagree on whether to go left or right.
Though the funds helped dozens of young people secure housing, delays and slow spending stalled some programs in their first year.
County leaders are looking for new ways to address the growing issue weeks after Camp Hope, once the state’s largest encampment, shuttered.
While the “Housing First” model has gained statewide interest, organizations still face an uphill battle for initial financial investment.