MassHealth, in collaboration with the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), has developed the Housing Tool for Hospital Discharge Staff to help hospital teams assist individuals without stable housing upon discharge. This tool is part of a broader effort to prevent homelessness after hospital stays. Discharge planning must begin upon admission, as required by federal regulations and MassHealth. For individuals with a history of homelessness, early discussions about safe housing options can help preserve living arrangements during hospitalization. Discharge planners are encouraged to use this tool to identify suitable housing placements for patients experiencing housing instability before their hospital admission.