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Health Coverage for Individuals Awaiting Trial

This act aims to ensure that individuals held in custody pending disposition of charges do not lose access to health benefits under Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and Veterans Affairs programs. This means their health coverage will continue, which can help maintain continuity of treatment and medical care.
Key points
Individuals in custody awaiting trial will retain Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP benefits.
Veterans in custody awaiting trial will continue to be eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare.
The changes aim to close a gap in healthcare access for this group of people.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3050
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-10-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3050.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals in custody awaiting trial will retain Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP benefits.
  • Veterans in custody awaiting trial will continue to be eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare.
  • The changes aim to close a gap in healthcare access for this group of people.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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