Which statement best describes cross-domain supports in the pilot program?

• A. They are optional and rarely provided
• B. They are limited to housing assistance
• C. They include cross-domain supports such as medical respite and legal services
• D. They are not part of pilot services

Answer: (C)

Cross-domain supports are about connecting services across different areas that affect health, not treating health in isolation. In a pilot program, these supports blend healthcare with other needs such as housing and legal assistance, recognizing that stable housing and the ability to resolve legal or benefits issues directly influence health outcomes. Medical respite provides a place for medically stable individuals to recover while still receiving medical oversight, bridging hospital care with housing and social supports. Legal services help people secure or maintain housing, navigate benefits, and address rights or disputes that can otherwise lead to health setbacks. Together, these examples show how addressing multiple domains supports sustained well-being, which is the goal of cross-domain supports.

The other statements don’t fit this approach: supports described as optional or rarely provided miss the integrated, proactive nature of the pilot; limiting them to housing only ignores the health and legal dimensions; and saying they aren’t part of pilot services contradicts the idea that the pilot uses cross-domain supports to address broader determinants of health.