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Medicaid & Social CareFebruary 14, 2026•5 min read

Medicaid Health Plans Are Expanding Social Care Benefits: How Our Social Needs Screener Helps Members Qualify

Across the United States, Medicaid health plans are expanding coverage for social care benefits that address the social drivers of health (SDOH). These include housing instability, food insecurity, transportation barriers, and utility challenges.

Social Needs & Value-Based CareFebruary 5, 2026•6 min read

Providers Are Doubling Down on Social Needs Care: What It Means for Medicaid Health Plans and Payors

Healthcare providers across the country are placing greater focus on social needs care as part of everyday care delivery. This shift reflects a broader change in how Medicaid health plans, payors, and health systems manage population health and succeed in value based care models.