New Opportunities to Improve Health Care Access for People Leaving Incarceration – Health Care in Motion

People leaving incarceration often face a host of health challenges, including high rates of chronic physical and behavioral health conditions, barriers to coverage, and health-related social needs. Of particular concern, during the period following release, this population faces elevated rates of death from overdose, cardiovascular disease, and suicide. As a result, federal and state policymakers are focusing increasing attention on opportunities to help smooth these transitions. A recent Health Care in Motion discussed the opportunity for states to provide Medicaid services for those due to be released from incarceration through new Medicaid Section 1115 reentry waivers. In addition, a host of other federal initiatives have also been focused on reentry. Many of these initiatives are described in a recent fact sheet from the Administration detailing its commitment to supporting successful reentry. Read on to learn more.

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