How States Can Strengthen Medicaid Coverage for Foster Youth Through Better Coordination

This analysis examines Medicaid's coverage of foster care youth—reaching 99% of this population—and identifies system fragmentation as a barrier to effective care delivery. The piece outlines federal policy frameworks connecting Medicaid to child welfare and highlights state opportunities to improve coordination between health plans and child welfare agencies. For MCO compliance teams and state directors, it offers a policy roadmap for addressing a high-needs population with complex behavioral health and care transition requirements.

Behavioral Health · Managed Care

This is outside commentary from Sellers Dorsey, not part of Medicaid Monitor's independently scored news coverage.

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