, whose health care needs — from substance-use disorder treatment to chronic physical health conditions — have historically gone overlooked.
“For the first time ever, thousands of incarcerated people in Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, Utah, and Vermont will have critical supports during their transition out of a carceral setting, thanks to this important health care coverage,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. “At the heart of that work are Medicaid and CHIP — programs that continue to bring states and the federal government together to meet the needs of our communities.
Increased coverage, continuity of care, and appropriate service uptake through assessment of eligibility and availability of coverage for benefits in carceral settings just prior to release. Increased investments in health care and related services aimed at improving the quality of care for people in carceral settings.