Restoring Health Coverage for Individuals Awaiting Trial (Medicaid, Medicare, VA).
This Act removes current restrictions that prevent individuals detained while awaiting trial from accessing federal health programs like Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and VA benefits. The change ensures that people who have not yet been convicted maintain their health coverage, guaranteeing continuity of medical care during pretrial detention. This aims to provide equitable access to essential health services.
Key points
Pretrial detainees will retain eligibility for health benefits under Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP.
Veterans awaiting trial will remain eligible for health care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
For most programs, the amendments take effect on the first day of the first calendar quarter that begins more than 60 days after enactment, while VA changes take effect immediately.
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