Medicaid for Inmates: Ensuring Continuity of Care Before Sentencing
This Act allows states to extend Medicaid coverage to individuals held in custody pending the disposition of charges. This change ensures that individuals who are temporarily incarcerated maintain access to healthcare, including substance use disorder treatment. The legislation also authorizes planning grants for states to build the necessary infrastructure to provide these services.
Key points
Expanded Medicaid Access: States now have the option to provide Medicaid benefits to individuals in custody pending the disposition of charges.
Continuity of Care: The change aims to ensure access to medical care, including mental health and substance use disorder treatment, during temporary incarceration.
Planning Grants: $50 million is authorized for grants to help states prepare their systems (e.g., provider recruitment, billing systems) to deliver medical services to this population.
Focus on Behavioral Health: States applying for grants must develop plans to increase the number of providers offering behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services for this population.
Status:
Expired
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