Behavioral Health Business March 31, 2023
Laura Lovett

A group of U.S. lawmakers have introduced a new bill that could help incarcerated individuals access Medicaid 30 days before their release from prison or jail, giving them better access to behavioral health services.

The new legislation, dubbed The Reentry Act, would make it easier for Medicaid-eligible individuals to access services like substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and mental health care. It would do so while preventing the gap in health care coverage that previously incarcerated individuals often face once released.

While the legislation would not change who is eligible for Medicaid and CHIP coverage, it could help provide access to care for more people when released.

Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY),...

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