In the wake of COVID-19, the rate of chronic homelessness in the United States is expected to increase drastically as many of those left unemployed by the pandemic are evicted from their homes—deepening an existing mental health crisis that is felt most acutely by women. To mitigate the compounding crises facing homeless women, federal and state governments must prioritize expanding access to health coverage—both within the current Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid framework, while also working towards adopting a universal health care system.

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