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Medicaid Access for Individuals Awaiting Trial

This act allows states to extend Medicaid coverage to individuals in custody awaiting disposition of charges. The goal is to ensure continuity of healthcare, including substance use disorder treatment, potentially improving public health and reducing the burden on correctional systems.
Key points
Individuals in custody awaiting trial can access Medicaid benefits, including addiction treatment.
States can receive grants to prepare programs for providing healthcare to this population.
The act aims to increase the number of healthcare providers for individuals in custody.
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Print number: 117_HR_6636
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Process start date: 2022-02-07