Pennsylvania has launched a new program that seeks to help Medicaid beneficiaries who would like to find jobs.

The program, called Medicaid Work Supports, is a joint project of the state’s Department of Human Services and Department of Labor & Industry.

As described in The Impact, DHS’s weekly newsletter:

The Medicaid Work Supports initiative will create a more direct and systematic introduction to employment and training resources available to Pennsylvanians. When people are deemed eligible and enroll in a new Medicaid health plan, they will be asked if they are interested in help finding a job, training programs, and opportunities to get a high school diploma or GED. The referral system will help identify this population for the first time and create the opportunity for a meaningful, encouraging partnership between the MCOs, the PA CareerLink® system, and the enrollee to facilitate connections to employment and success in the workforce.

Individuals interested in learning more about these services will receive outreach either through PA CareerLinks®, their selected health plan, or their local county assistance office to provide awareness of and referrals to resources and programs available in their local community.

Learn more about Medicaid Work Supports in the February 14, 2020 edition of The Impact, DHS’s weekly newsletter.