"The program is being initiated from the observation that healthcare is not just a prescription from the doctor. The approach is based on an understanding that poor quality of life can worsen health outcomes. If people have a diagnosis or treatment plan, but do not live conveniently to treatment or are behind on rent, their health will further suffer."
"Created in 2024, the program called the Social Care Networks system of distribution is run by nine entities throughout the state. The goal of the three-year initiative is to connect community based organizations with patients who can use food, transportation and housing assistance to seek or follow medical treatment."
New York launched a $500 million Social Care Networks initiative in 2024 to help Medicaid recipients address non-medical needs affecting their health, including food access, transportation, and housing support. The three-year program operates through nine entities statewide and connects community-based organizations with patients who need assistance to seek or follow medical treatment. The program recognizes that healthcare extends beyond prescriptions—poor living conditions, housing instability, and transportation barriers worsen health outcomes. Community organizations, particularly those serving Haitian residents in Brooklyn, encourage eligible individuals to utilize these services before the program concludes next year. Organizations like the Progressive Community Center in East Flatbush provide culturally competent support, including rent assistance, food, medical transportation, and utility help.
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