Axios, June 5, 2024, Health Insurers Take On The Affordability Crisis — In Housing
Health insurers are investing hundreds of millions of dollars into building new affordable housing units.
Why it matters: The housing affordability crisis is a major health care concern, since housing instability is tied to poorer health. Insurers say their investments will translate to healthier communities, which would also mean less costly enrollees.
- It also comes as the federal government encourages Medicaid experiments that help low-income enrollees cover housing costs.
