{"id":54123,"date":"2022-09-21T14:37:13","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T18:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=54123"},"modified":"2022-09-27T09:23:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T13:23:14","slug":"guide-to-health-care-for-unhoused-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/guide-to-health-care-for-unhoused-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to health care for unhoused people"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal data shows that<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nhchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/homelessness-and-health.pdf\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.5 million people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experience housing insecurity every year, but the actual numbers may be much higher than that. Unhoused people often experience poorer health outcomes than the general population; however, the reasons are varied and not always resolved simply by better health care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, finding access to affordable, quality care and supportive services can make a difference. Housing insecurity itself can initially be caused by failing health or a significant injury that disrupts employment. Health care, for this reason, is a good step to getting unhoused people into a secure situation. Here are the resources available to make positive health steps in the complicated circumstances that often accompany housing insecurity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Who is considered unhoused?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nhchc.org\/where-does-homelessness-happen\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> National Health Care for the Homeless Council (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NHCHC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014with the support of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)\u2014outlines that housing insecurity can be many different things:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in a car<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying in a shelter or hotel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeping in encampments or abandoned buildings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in transitional housing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others may be considered unhoused, according to Health and Human Services (HHS), while not always defined as such by Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These include people leaving incarceration or treatment facilities with no solid housing plans upon their exit, as well as those in supportive housing where treatment services are offered. It can even include those who &#8220;couch surf&#8221; or live with friends or relatives when they can, with no plan for permanent housing in the near future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing who is unhoused and who may be close to it can help identify those most at-risk for health problems, as well as connect them to the resources designed for their unique needs. Many programs available through HHS offer emergency services to those who may be looking at losing their home very soon, due to eviction or a change in home ownership. Knowing what resources are available, even if they aren\u2019t needed now, can eliminate some uncertainty, and provide those without safe housing some form of continuation of care for existing health problems\u2014as well as maintain a preventative course of care for future issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Trends in health care for unhoused people<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s probably not surprising to hear that the housing insecure have a higher risk of health issues than the general population. According to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nhchc.org\/understanding-homelessness\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NHCHC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201cHealth outcomes are a reflection of housing status, ability to access care, availability of safe food and water, mental and social health status, environmental factors, and community support.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The relationship between housing insecurity and health care<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only is housing insecurity often caused by a series of uncontrollable negative events such as declining health, it can keep unhoused people from gaining ground in their efforts to find a suitable place to live. Poor health, medical issues, and serious mental illness are significant causes of sustained housing insecurity, and it can be harder to regain physical and mental health without a home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhoused people experience <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nhchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/homelessness-and-health.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">higher incidences of common health problems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including diabetes (18% vs. 9% for the housed population), HIV (20% vs. 1%), and depression (49% vs. 8%). Housing insecurity adds additional stressors and can create new problems from the lack of privacy and safety to adverse weather conditions to a lack of access to nutritious and filling meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Navigating health care as an unhoused person<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether someone is newly unhoused or has been struggling with stable housing for some time, it&#8217;s best not to put off forming a plan for getting ongoing health services. There are many options available, but not all are available in all areas. The choices will be determined by the state they live in and the nearby community resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, the solutions available are similar across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>For the not-yet-unhoused<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone is expecting to be unhoused, it\u2019s vital to get help before the housing displacement occurs. HUD can provide resources for keeping people in their homes as long as possible with knowledge of both federal and local programs available:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/topics\/rental_assistance\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rental payments<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/program_offices\/public_indian_housing\/programs\/hcv\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">housing choice vouchers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hudgov-answers.force.com\/housingcounseling\/s\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">housing counseling services<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who still have a place to live, looking into resources now may prevent housing insecurity or shorten the time without adequate housing and support services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of these resources are also available to the currently unhoused. See individual program details for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Healthcare plans for unhoused people<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there isn\u2019t any health insurance coverage specific to unhoused people, many existing programs, including public health programs, are designed to ensure no one goes without access to quality health services and ongoing support. Currently, Medicare, Medicaid, and related programs also provide free services and partnerships with organizations to help improve overall health outcomes. These services may include screenings, transportation, or support groups not maintained by the healthcare plan specifically.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Medicaid<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded Medicaid in many states to include adults making at or below 138% of the federal poverty level. This number typically includes many unhoused adults. Medicaid offers a broader range of services than some private health plans and Original Medicare. It may pay for dental care, eyeglasses, and hearing devices in addition to mental health and substance abuse programs. While the federal healthcare marketplace will direct those who qualify to apply for Medicaid, this is done at the state level. Contacting a local HHS office in person or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaid.gov\/about-us\/beneficiary-resources\/index.html#statemenu\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the best way to take the first step in finding out if someone qualifies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Children\u2019s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For infants, children, and teenagers under age 19 who don\u2019t have qualifying coverage elsewhere, the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaid.gov\/chip\/index.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CHIP program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers another option for healthcare coverage. It is funded through the federal and state governments, and as with Medicaid, administered at the state level. When a family applies for health coverage on the marketplace, they may be referred to their state HHS office to apply for CHIP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CHIP can fill in the gaps for families who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid but don\u2019t make enough to afford private health insurance. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaid.gov\/chip\/eligibility\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicaid.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201cThe upper eligibility levels in separate CHIPs range from as low as 170 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) up to 400 percent of the FPL, and vary by state.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the state, some pregnant women may qualify for healthcare coverage through this program as well, and be covered for a short time after giving birth to their baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Medicare<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For unhoused adults ages 65 and older as well as some younger adults with qualifying health conditions, Medicare could be another option. While the enrollment process can be a bit more difficult for unhoused people to initiate, coverage may range from free to low-cost for the most basic care including hospitalization coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important that unhoused adults enroll in the Medicare program as early as possible to get the best access to low-cost coverage. Since there is a premium for many covered services, however, this isn&#8217;t always an option. It is possible to have both Medicaid and Medicare coverage at the same time, with Medicaid covering costs that aren&#8217;t covered by Medicare and leaving the insured with little, if any, out-of-pocket costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare Advantage, which covers a wider variety of services than Original Medicare, could be eyed as a possibility for covering more unhoused adults in the future; although system-wide changes would need to take place for it to be an effective option for people who don\u2019t have Medicaid as a backup.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Community programs and services for unhoused people<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While emergency rooms have earned a reputation for being the place people go when they can\u2019t find health care elsewhere, they are a poor substitute for regular, ongoing care for both preventative and illness or injury treatment. Unhoused people have a higher rate of illness than the general population and die, on average, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nhchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/homelessness-and-health.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 years earlier<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This statistic highlights how important it is to give unhoused people steady medical care that helps with acute issues, encourages long-term lifestyle changes that will help them extend their life, and have a better quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Shelter-based clinics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who have access to a local unhoused shelter, there may be more services offered than a warm meal and a place to shower. In fact, many shelters have their own small, private clinics that serve those staying at the shelter, providing everything from simple first aid treatment to help for drug abuse and infectious diseases. They may also prescribe and arrange for the refill of life-saving meds like those for high blood pressure and COPD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shelter-based clinics often coordinate ongoing care plans with an outside primary care clinic or physician group, so that the residents of the shelter can have a continuation of care if they move out of the shelter and seek care on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all shelters provide healthcare services on-site, but those that do can reduce emergency room visits and urgent care needs significantly within the unhoused population living there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/findshelter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a shelter near you here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then inquire about what on-site health services they may offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Community health centers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nachc.org\/about\/about-our-health-centers\/what-is-a-health-center\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community health centers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer free or low-cost health services to all qualifying community members including unhoused people. Services vary by location with some contracting with specialists to focus on a specific population in aging or pediatric care, and others offering more specialty services like nutrition counseling or reproductive care. Many clinics offer language translation services to serve the broader community, and transportation and ongoing health education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because community health centers are federally funded, they are also called Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). These small clinics serve over 29 million people and over<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nachc.org\/research-and-data\/research-fact-sheets-and-infographics\/2021-community-health-center-chartbook\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.2 million unhoused patients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and generate $24 billion in healthcare savings. They can often catch problems before they result in visits to the emergency room or hospital, with the cost of care at a community health clinic between 11% and 69% cheaper than what it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nachc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Chartbook-Final-2022-Version-2.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">costs to go to the ER<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search by location or name for the center<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">near you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>More resources for unhoused people<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many in the unhoused people demographic share the same challenges, some groups are more at-risk or could benefit from solutions designed with them in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Resources for unhoused veterans<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterans are more likely to experience housing insecurity than other groups, and special resource pages have been set up to direct veterans to those solutions most appropriate for their needs. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hudexchange.info\/homelessness-assistance\/resources-for-homeless-veterans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HUD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The federal agency has a list of resources specifically for veterans who are experiencing housing insecurity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/get-help-now\/chat\/?account=Homeless%20Veterans%20Chat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterans Crisis Line<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A 24\/7 online chat may assist veterans looking for help.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/vets\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Department of Labor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The Veterans\u2019 Employment and Training Service (VETS) gives a list of programs for getting skills, finding work, and keeping employment\u2014which can all help with overcoming housing insecurity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Resources for unhoused LGBTQ<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hudexchange.info\/homelessness-assistance\/resources-for-lgbt-homelessness\/#resources-for-homeless-lgbtq-individuals-in-crisis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to HUD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the LGBTQ community is more likely to become unhoused and stay unhoused than their peers, with youth at a higher risk. Currently, 20% to 40% of unhoused youth identify as a member of the LGBTQ community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rhyttac.net\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.1800runaway.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Runaway Safeline<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalsafeplace.org\/what-is-safe-place\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe Place<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Resources for unhoused women and families<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women experience higher rates of housing insecurity, domestic violence, and abuse. They may be looking for a shelter that only houses other women, or they may need Well Woman checks that handle female-specific reproductive issues. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshelters.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Womenshelters.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a national list of shelters for women. Help for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">domestic abuse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of any gender can be accessed here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Resources for unhoused children and teens<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homeless youth can access resources through their parents with programs like CHIP and Medicaid offering free and low-cost healthcare coverage. In addition, teens who are at risk of violence in the home or who consider themselves runaways can access the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800runaway.org\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Runaway Safeline website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call 1-800-Runaway for answers to questions and resources near them.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalsafeplace.org\/what-is-safe-place\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe Place<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers a listing of areas where youth can find help across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Resources for rural communities<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of the groups, clinics, and shelters in the U.S. are located in urban areas where they can reach the most unhoused people at once. This leaves rural unhoused people with few resources near them and long drives to get the help they need. Many of the services available, including transportation to their nearest shelter or clinic, are organized through National Community Action Partnerships.<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.communityactionpartnership.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NCAP website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while not an exhaustive list, does include groups by state that can put unhoused people in touch with community leaders and nonprofit organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Resources for Spanish-speaking adults<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone seeking resources is fluent in English.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalhomeless.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/NecesitaAyuda.pdf\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This list of resources for Spanish-speaking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> unhoused people provides some good places to seek help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Resources for pet owners<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhoused people are like everyone else when it comes to the love of their pets. Not having a place to live means they often give up ownership of a cat or dog, or that pet goes without food or health care when they need it most.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petsofthehomeless.org\/get-help\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pets of homeless people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a website listing pet-friendly shelters, as well as places to get animal wellness checks and care when needed.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal data shows that 1.5 million people experience housing insecurity every year, but the actual numbers may be much higher than that. Unhoused people often experience poorer health outcomes than the general population; however, the reasons are varied and not always resolved simply by better health care. 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