VT PSHA Medicaid Program

"Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is an evidence-based intervention proven to be effective in reducing homelessness, preventing emergency department use and hospitalization, reducing healthcare costs, and improving overall health and wellbeing for individuals with complex needs.

The Vermont Medicaid Permanent Supportive Housing Assistance (PSHA) Program, authorized by Vermont’s Global Commitment to Health 1115 Demonstration Waiver, is intended to support PSH services that help Vermonters with complex health and social needs to successfully transition into and maintain residency in permanent housing.

Benefits available through the Program are based on health needs and risk-based eligibility criteria and fall into the following three categories:

Pre-Tenancy Support Services – Pre-tenancy support services are a set of services that assist Participants with finding and securing permanent housing.
Tenancy Sustaining Services – Tenancy sustaining services are a set of services that support Participants’ ability to meet their obligations as tenants and maintain their tenancy.
Community Transition Assistance – Community transition assistance aids Participants with funding the one-time services, goods, expenses, and modifications necessary for them to successfully move into housing and establish a basic household." - Vermont Medicaid PSH Assistance Program Provider Manual

VT PSHA Medicaid Program

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