Community Health Workers (CHWs) are increasingly recognized as essential healthcare providers in the United States. Valued for their deep understanding of the communities they serve, CHWs play a crucial role in building high-impact partnerships with low-income, underserved, and racial and ethnic minority populations. Despite the recognized value of CHWs in improving health outcomes, the integration of CHWs into Medicaid continues to be a challenge.

This article examines the trends in community health worker billing for Medicaid services across states from 2016 to 2020.