Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Request for Public Comment: Section 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver Application “Bridges to Success: Keystones of Health for Pennsylvania”
PolicyLab responded to a request for public comment from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) on the Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver application: “Bridges to Success: Keystones of Health for Pennsylvania.”
In their response, PolicyLab experts discuss evidence that strongly supports multi-year continuous coverage in Medicaid for children under 6 years of age, and the provision of food and nutrition and housing supports to pregnant and postpartum people. Additionally, the team offers several points to consider for PA DHS’ implementation plan regarding screening for social needs in pediatrics, meeting children’s nutritional needs and leveraging existing partnerships to connect Medicaid enrollees to nutrition assistance.