Community Housing resources
- Elder housing includes supportive housing, shared living in congregate settings, and continuing care communities. Learn more at Senior Housing Resources.
- Go to A Guide to Obtaining Housing Assistance if you are a Massachusetts resident seeking information on housing for low and moderate income families and individuals.
- These web pages provide tools, guidance and training resources for hospital discharge planners and shelter providers to minimize the number of patients who are discharged from healthcare facilities to homelessness.
- Find Massachusetts Aging & Disability Resource Consortia (ADRC) Member Agencies.
- Learn more about the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC).
- Learn How to Apply for Public Housing.
MassHealth Waiver Programs
MassHealth waiver programs can assist MassHealth members returning to the community.
- The Moving Forward Program within MRC's Home and Community Life Services is for MassHealth members who utilize facility-based care.
- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers are MassHealth programs for individuals who would otherwise require care in a facility.
- Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) is a MassHealth program that provides frail elders, aged 60 and older, access to the services and supports they need to live successfully in the community.
Behavioral Health Community Partners Supports & DMH Case Transition Management Team for Nursing Facility Residents
- The Behavioral Health Community Partners (BH CP) Program and the Department of Mental Health (DMH) Transition Case Management Team work in a coordinated manner to provide additional support to specific population within nursing facilities. More information about these programs can be found in Nursing Facility Bulletin 180.
Community Transition Liaison Program
- The Community Transitions Liaison Program (CTLP) provides focused support for all NF residents who are 22 and older, regardless of insurance type, who are interested in transitioning to the community. More information about this program can be found in Nursing Facility Bulletin 179.
Additional Resources
- Access more resources, information, and a support line to assist hospital staff in placing individuals with skilled nursing or long-term care needs at Helping Patients with Skilled Nursing Needs.
- The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) serves one in six residents of the Commonwealth with direct economic assistance (cash benefits) and food assistance (SNAP benefits), as well as workforce training opportunities.
- Learn more about MassHealth Home Health guidelines.
| Date published: | April 3, 2024 |
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