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Improved Healthcare for Incarcerated Individuals and Post-Release Support

This act aims to ensure that individuals in correctional facilities have access to consistent healthcare, including Medicaid. The changes are designed to facilitate continued treatment after release, potentially improving public health and reducing reoffending. The act also emphasizes that no one should be incarcerated solely for healthcare unavailable in their community.
Key points
Incarcerated individuals may gain access to Medicaid, meaning better access to doctors and treatment.
The act aims to ensure continuity of healthcare after release from prison, connecting former inmates with primary care providers.
The government will monitor the quality of healthcare in prisons and its impact on recidivism.
It stresses the need to develop community-based health services so people are not incarcerated just for medical care.
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Additional Information
Humane Correctional Health Care Act
Print number: HR 3514
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Process start date: 2021-05-25