Medicaid and Food Security 101

Module 0: Introduction to the Series

This module will introduce you to the series and walk you through the topic of each module.

 

Slides: Module 0_ Introduction to the Series

Module 1: Introduction to Medicaid

This module will provide a brief overview of the history and foundation of Medicaid and its role in food security.

 

Slides: Module 1_ Introduction to Medicaid

 

Module 1 Resources

• Policy Basics: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
• Policy Basics: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
• Building a Medicaid Strategy to Address Health-Related Social Needs – Center for Health Care Strategies

Module 2: Medicaid Eligibility & Benefits

This module provides an introduction to Medicaid eligibility and benefits, including who is enrolled in Medicaid and what is covered by Medicaid. This module will also explore food insecurity within Medicaid enrollees and the two major federal programs that address food needs.

 

Slides: Module 2_ Medicaid Eligibility and Benefits

 

Module 2 Resources

• Policy Basics: Introduction to Medicaid – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities 
• CMS State Overviews

Module 3: Food Insecurity, Healthcare Utilization, and Health Outcomes

This module will help you understand how food insecurity impacts key healthcare metrics like healthcare utilization, healthcare costs, health outcomes and health equity.

 

Slides: Module 3_ Food Insecurity, Healthcare Utilization, and Health Outcomes

 

Module 3 Resources

• Raising SNAP Benefits Would Have Powerful Effects on Food Security, Poverty, Health – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
• SNAP Is Linked With Improved Health Outcomes and Lower Health Care Costs – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
• SNAP Linked to Better Health Throughout Life and Lower Health Care Costs – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Module 4: Medicaid Delivery Systems and Financing

This module will discuss what the Medicaid system pays for and where the money goes. Understanding the flow of Medicaid funds will help you understand where Medicaid has influence and therefore how it can be mobilized to address food insecurity.

 

Slides: Module 4_ Medicaid Delivery Systems and Financing

 

Module 4 Resources

• Financing Approaches to Address Social Determinants of Health via Medicaid Managed Care: A 12-State Review – Center for Health Care Strategies

Module 5: Medicaid Policy Levers to Address Social Needs

This module will orient you to the main policy levers within Medicaid to address social needs, including state plan amendments, waivers, and managed care flexibilities.

 

Slides: Module 5_ Medicaid Policy Levers to Address Social Needs

 

Module 5 Resources

• Medicaid State Plan Amendments
• CMS State Waivers List 
• States Can Use Medicaid to Help Address Health-Related Social Needs – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
• State Medicaid Agencies Can Partner With WIC Agencies – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities