MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Social Care Network (SCN) Services for Medicaid and HARP
EmblemHealth·Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Starting January 1, 2025, Medicaid and HARP members can access social care network (SCN) services for housing, food, transportation, and care management through community organizations. Primary care providers are now expected to screen patients for eligibility for these social services.
Action Required
By January 1, 2025: Primary care providers must incorporate SCN services eligibility screening into patient encounters for Medicaid and HARP members. Update clinical workflows to include social determinants screening questions. Review the SCN services list (JP 68152 01/2025) to understand available community resources for patient referrals.