Medicaid Permanent Supportive Housing Benefit Services

Vermont is developing a community-based Permanent Supportive Housing Assistance (PSHA) program aimed at supporting its most vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness with disabilities, mental health issues, or substance use challenges. Building on existing infrastructure and services provided through local continuums of care, public, private, and non-profit organizations, the state plans to enhance coordination and expand access to supportive housing services. The initial phase of the program will target approximately 100 slots across two to four counties, with plans for future expansion, leveraging Medicaid funding to ensure that housing-insecure Vermonters receive comprehensive support aligned with homeless assistance efforts such as rental assistance programs. The contract, titled "Medicaid Permanent Supportive Housing Benefit Services," was posted by the Vermont Department for Children and Families with a solicitation number 61589. It seeks proposals by October 18, 2024, with an estimated contract value ranging from five to twenty million dollars. The initiative emphasizes integrating supportive housing services within Medicaid, aiming to improve outcomes for individuals with complex needs. The primary contact for this solicitation is Lily Sojourner, reachable via email or phone, and interested parties can access more details through the Vermont Business Registry.