Community health workers; DMAS to evaluate, etc., to integrate into Medicaid managed care, report.

Department of Medical Assistance Services; community health workers in Medicaid managed care; report. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to evaluate and develop recommendations for a statewide strategy to integrate community health workers into Medicaid managed care and related health and human services programs. The bill instructs DMAS to consult with the Department of Health, the Department of Social Services, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Serv…

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 18, 2026

• Medicaid / public insuranceindirectModerate impactHigh certainty

  Medicaid managed care programs will integrate community health workers, potentially improving access to services and care coordination for beneficiaries.

  “Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to evaluate and develop recommendations for a statewide strategy to integrate community health workers into Medicaid managed care and related health and human services programs.”· Department of Medical Assistance Services; community health workers in Medicaid managed care; report.

• Low-income / working-classindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

  Low-income individuals, who are often Medicaid beneficiaries, may experience improved health outcomes and access to services through the integration of community health workers.

  “Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to evaluate and develop recommendations for a statewide strategy to integrate community health workers into Medicaid managed care and related health and human services programs.”· Department of Medical Assistance Services; community health workers in Medicaid managed care; report.