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About Medicaid

Homebase is a national nonprofit dedicated to addressing homelessness. We work at the local, state, and national levels to support communities in responding to homelessness, and foster strategic collaboration to address its causes. Recognizing that homelessness is a result of systemic, intersectional inequities, equity and anti-racism are cornerstones of our work and core values of our organization. We comprise a diverse, experienced team that shares these values and is committed to our ambitious mission.

Medicaid Resources

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In Their Own Words - Californians' Journeys From Encampments to Housing

This report explores how four California communities are implementing encampment resolution efforts, and how those strategies are experienced by residents, drawing on interviews, HMIS data, and policy review. It identifies promising practices, persistent barriers, and key themes that shape pathways to permanent housing. Funded by the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH), the study offers practical insights for designing more humane and effective responses to unsheltered homelessness.

Keeping People and Pets Together: Understanding Sheltering with Pets

Curious about co-sheltering with pets? Directing Attorney Kris Maun shares about the benefits and practical considerations in this blog post.

Transitional Rent Peer Learning Series

For the first time in California’s history, Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program) will provide up to 6 months rental assistance (known as “Transitional Rent”) to members experiencing or at risk of homelessness, to enable them to transition to stable, accessible, and affordable housing. This cross-county peer learning series intended for local implementers goes in-depth on Transitional Rent topics.

Potential Funding Sources for after Transitional Rent

This reference guide contains a list of funding programs and sources that can pay for permanent housing after the six months of Transitional Rent is complete. It is designed to help managed care plan (MCP) staff and others recognize funding sources that might be included in a member's Housing Support Plan.

Medi-Cal Member Vignettes

These vignettes illustrate different types of people who may be eligible for Transitional Rent (TR). They are intended to ground TR discussions in the realities of people who may seek this new benefit.

Transitional Rent Partnership Tool

Effective implementation of Transitional Rent (TR) depends on clear roles and strong coordination across health, housing, and social service systems. This tool is designed to help identify and engage TR partners in implementation efforts.