About our Team:

The Housing Stabilization Services Technical Assistance Team is a partnership between CSH, Ei Consultants, MESH, Housing Matters and North Star Policy Consulting that supports communities across the state in utilizing Medicaid for housing supports in order to maximize resources needed to end homelessness. Our drop down menu includes:

Notice of Availability: Housing Stabilization Services Technical Assistance for 2024

The Housing Stabilization Services TA Team provides one-on-one, light-touch technical assistance at no charge to the agency. This includes:

Responding to basic Housing Stabilization Services related questions via email
hss-tateam@mesh-mn.org

Availability of TA is subject to the team’s capacity. We will do our best to get to everyone in a timely manner. Prior to sending in questions or requests for Technical Assistance, please review the materials available on our website:

Consultations via ZOOM

Initial meeting of one hour and one to two follow-up meetings.
Initial meeting:

  • “How to get started” primer OR
  • General Q&A for agencies already in the implementation phase

Potential follow-up meeting topics:

  • General Q&A
  • High-level implementation planning
  • Individual eligibility process (how to identify potential clients, gather documentation, complete application process)
  • Documenting services (case noting, gathering info needed for billing)
  • Billing (systems, MCOs)
  • Staffing and service implementation (hiring staff, best practices, culture change, initial/ongoing training, supervision)
  • Combining funding and integrating with other health care services
  • Quality assurance and compliance

Guidance on your agency’s Housing Stabilization  Services Materials

Email us your documents, and we will review and send feedback. Availability of TA is subject to the team’s capacity. We will do our best to get to everyone in a timely manner. Example documents to review:

  • Provider enrollment application
  • Policies and procedure manual
  • Budget plan
  • Example housing consultation plans/Individual eligibility materials
  • Individual service plan template and examples
  • Case note template and examples
  • Quality assurance plan
  • Staff training and supervision plan
  • Other materials as needed
  • FAQ
  • Click HERE to sign up for our Listserv.

Specific policy questions about the new benefit should be directed to the Housing Division at the Department of Human Services at dhshousingstabilization@state.mn.us Questions? Email the HSSTA Team at hss-tateam@mesh-mn.org