Housing Stabilization Services

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) is a new benefit for individuals on Medical Assistance to help find and maintain housing. Support to help individuals with disabilities, disabling conditions, seniors, and their families in finding and maintaining housing. Three types of services: housing transition, sustaining, and consultation services

Housing Consultation

Assists eligible individuals who do not have access to a case manager or targeted case manager in developing a person-centered plan and submitting it to a Housing Transition provider. Services that assist a person in developing a housing-focused, person-centered plan, obtaining the right state plan resources that support housing stability, and providing referrals or information about other services. People on Medical Assistance who do not have a waiver case manager, mental health targeted case manager, or MSHO/MSC+ care coordinator to conduct an assessment and a person-centered plan of treatment can use this service.

Housing Transition

Assists people in preparing for, finding, and moving into their own houses in the community by:

• Making a house plan that is unique to you.
• Identifying and aiding in the removal of barriers to housing access.
• Assisting the individual in seeking benefits to help pay for accommodation.
• Getting in touch with potential housing choices to inquire about availability and information.
• Assisting the individual with tenant screening and housing evaluation.
• Assisting in the understanding and negotiation of a lease.
• Locating resources to help pay for relocation costs.
• Ensuring that the new living situation is secure and ready.

Housing Sustaining

Supports a person’s ability to remain in their own community home by:

• Early detection and prevention of behaviors that could risk continued housing.
• Assistance with the re-certification of housing.
• Tenant training, lease compliance, and home management are all available.
• Supporting the individual in understanding and maintaining their income and benefits in order to keep their housing.
• Supporting the community’s development of natural housing supports and resources.
• Room and board are not covered by housing sustaining services.